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YV51 UHA

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,671 mi
Last recorded184,671 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 184,671 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 184,671 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 172,170 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/f brake disc slightly worped

Pass 16 Aug 2011 172,170 miles

o/s/f brake disc slightly worped

Pass 24 Aug 2010 157,978 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 150,828 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 150,828 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 150,747 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 134,621 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2006 134,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 107,723 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 107,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 UHA is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV51 UHA registered?

YV51 UHA is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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