MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,243 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear both side rear inner sills corroded
in general under body has slight corrosion
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear inner sills corroded
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Battery tray rusty.
Offside wiper blade split.
Oil leak Engine ()
Slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Obligatory mirror insecure Drivers (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Battery tray rusty.
Offside wiper blade split.
Oil leak Engine ()
Slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes.
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.2.6)
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near shocker fixing points both sides (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
offside rear tyre perished and in genral poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
offside rear tyre perished and in genral poor condition
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
wear in both front brake discs and pads
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
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YV51 HFG is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 HFG, 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 HFG is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 2001.
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