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YV51 HDL

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

121,545 mi
Last recorded121,545 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 HDL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 121,545 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 121,545 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 119,309 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 117,375 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 117,373 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer-sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2016 112,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on inner wall.

Offside Front Tyre, quite deep cut in outer wall.

Fail 14 Jul 2016 112,210 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on inner wall.

Offside Front Tyre, quite deep cut in outer wall.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear Both (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 105,261 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,261 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jul 2013 104,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 104,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 102,642 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to split.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 102,641 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to split.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 100,921 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre split in outer wall.

Fail 16 Jul 2011 100,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre split in outer wall.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 99,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 99,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2009 95,207 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 95,203 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2008 92,733 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 90,216 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 90,216 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 87,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 78,299 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 78,297 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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YV51 HDL is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HDL, 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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YV51 HDL is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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