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YV51 VJF

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,219 mi
Last recorded132,219 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 VJF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 132,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 128,194 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 125,327 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 125,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 122,264 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 122,264 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 118,357 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 9 Apr 2013 118,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2012 114,317 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 109,236 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 100,835 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 96,657 miles

Rear number plate lamp cover missing

Pass 3 Dec 2007 83,130 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 66,874 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 52,138 miles

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 VJF is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

YV51 VJF is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 December 2001.

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