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B13 DSD

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,528 mi
Last recorded137,528 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 DSD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 137,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 132,003 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 128,776 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 125,650 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 125,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 122,403 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

minor corrosion throughout

underseal throughout underside

Pass 1 Dec 2015 118,838 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor corrosion throughout

Pass 26 Nov 2014 114,834 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 114,832 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 110,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,248 miles

Front To Rear Brake Pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2011 93,186 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 93,186 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

chip head lamp n/s

chip screen zone b

incorrect fuel cap

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 5 Jun 2009 89,635 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 89,635 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

chip in n/s headlamp glass

chip screen zone b

n/s/f brake hose

Pass 24 May 2008 84,422 miles

chip in n/s headlamp

chip screen zone b

o/s rev light .n/w

oil leak front of engin

slight play in o/s track rod

Fail 24 May 2008 84,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in n/s headlamp

chip screen zone b

o/s rev light .n/w

oil leak front of engin

slight play in o/s track rod

Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,888 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 78,883 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 69,702 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 69,702 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

o/s handbrake lower effort than n/s

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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B13 DSD is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B13 DSD, 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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B13 DSD is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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