MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion underneath
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
All engine mountings weak
Nearside front lower suspension (rear) rubber bush beginning to deteriorate.
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front tyre beginning to wear on inner edge.
All engine mountings weak
Nearside front lower suspension (rear) rubber bush beginning to deteriorate.
Offside front tyre beginning to wear on inner edge.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YV51 HCX is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2001 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 87,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV51 HCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YV51 HCX registered?
YV51 HCX is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 2001.
Is YV51 HCX safe to buy?
The MOT history for YV51 HCX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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