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AV51 ZTK

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,171 mi
Last recorded198,171 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 198,171 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2017 198,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member x2 (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 194,195 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 188,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 181,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 181,783 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 175,234 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 175,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 162,748 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 150,935 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 129,830 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 117,637 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 110,481 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 99,720 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 81,201 miles

coolant tank over filled †

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2005 81,201 miles

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)

coolant tank over filled †

oil leak

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 ZTK is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTK, 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 ZTK is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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