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YV51 HEJ

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

105,917 mi
Last recorded105,917 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 105,917 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 105,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 105,917 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 105,917 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,914 miles

Welded repairs covered up.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 105,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,907 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 105,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 105,886 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 105,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 102,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2012 102,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 99,108 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 99,107 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 97,079 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 97,076 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 94,705 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2009 94,699 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2008 92,181 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 89,101 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 89,100 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2006 85,960 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 78,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 HEJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HEJ, 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 HEJ registered?

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

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