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C411 SDG

2001 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

100,035 mi
Last recorded100,035 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC411 SDG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 100,035 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,058 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 99,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 97,255 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 97,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,665 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 94,983 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,227 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 92,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 91,819 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2014 91,819 miles

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

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

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 91,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 90,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 90,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 89,063 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

windscreen has a chip outside the specified areas

Pass 6 Oct 2010 89,063 miles

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

windscreen has a chip outside the specified areas

Fail 5 Oct 2009 83,756 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear light lens cracked

o/s no plate lamp cover missing repaired with tape

Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,756 miles

n/s rear light lens cracked

o/s no plate lamp cover missing repaired with tape

Pass 6 Oct 2008 77,251 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 70,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 62,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,605 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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C411 SDG is a 2001 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C411 SDG, 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 C411 SDG registered?

C411 SDG is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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