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AX51 DPZ

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,058 mi
Last recorded121,058 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 DPZ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 121,058 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 121,058 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 119,617 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 115,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 114,009 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 112,318 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 112,308 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded feed pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking feed pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 107,460 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,380 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,709 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 82,976 miles

all underside waxoild unable to asses condition

Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,775 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,460 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,080 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,558 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,352 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,107 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,723 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 26,521 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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AX51 DPZ is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AX51 DPZ, 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 AX51 DPZ registered?

AX51 DPZ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is AX51 DPZ safe to buy?

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