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AV51 ZTH

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,754 mi
Last recorded180,754 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ZTH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2017 180,754 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened Front shackle (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened Front shackle (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Excessive corrosion around the Load valve mounting (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Recorded 93% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Near side rear tyre worn on both edges

Off side front tyre wearing excessively thin on inner edge

Off side rear tyre wearing excessively thin on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 177,372 miles

Both rear shock absorbers very poor and have no damping effect

Both rear tyres poor

Both wiper blades poor

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion at usual places

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting eye ( front ) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring eye mounting ( front ) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 173,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear drum brakes recorded 33% imbalance

Underside corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 169,220 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

Near side and off side rear chassis rails corroded.

Near side rear front spring hanger corroding.

Off side rear front spring hanger corroding.

Off side rear shock absorber mount corroded.

Off side rear shock absorber top casing excessively corroded.

Rear cross member corroded - No tow bar fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 165,132 miles

Both wiper blades rubbers split at both ends.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 165,132 miles

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

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

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

Both wiper blades rubbers split at both ends.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 160,714 miles

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

rust starting around rear spring mounts and n/s shock absorber mount

slight play in o/s track rod inner joint

Pass 3 Aug 2012 160,714 miles

rust starting around rear spring mounts and n/s shock absorber mount

slight play in o/s track rod inner joint

Pass 5 Aug 2011 156,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 153,642 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight corrosion around rear leaf spring mountings

Fail 6 Aug 2010 153,364 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

slight corrosion around rear leaf spring mountings

Pass 25 Aug 2009 167,640 miles

advise o/s rear tyre is commercial tyre n/s rear tyre is standard car

rear floor has corrosion but not excessive

Fail 19 Aug 2009 147,638 miles

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

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

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

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

advise o/s rear tyre is commercial tyre n/s rear tyre is standard car

rear floor has corrosion but not excessive

Pass 27 Oct 2008 133,510 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 113,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general corrosion

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split/leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2006 85,097 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 71,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 70,828 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AV51 ZTH is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV51 ZTH, 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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AV51 ZTH is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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