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CE51 LBY

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,452 mi
Last recorded161,452 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 LBY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2015 161,452 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

Corrosion to rear inner and outer sills and rtear leaf spring anchor brackets

Rear brake load sensing valve stiff

Pass 26 Mar 2014 158,014 miles

hazard warning switch not illuminating

Fail 25 Mar 2014 158,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front indicators faded

brake servo hose deteriorated

hazard warning switch not illuminating

nearside front bumper loose

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 15 Mar 2013 153,148 miles

1 of 2 washer jet's working

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corosion to both foremost spring mount's

corrosion to both front & rear floor pan's

corrosion to both outer & inner sill's & both rear inner wheel arche's

corrosion to both rear chasis rail's / cross member / out rigger's / rear valance

Fail 14 Mar 2013 153,135 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

1 of 2 washer jet's working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corosion to both foremost spring mount's

corrosion to both front & rear floor pan's

corrosion to both outer & inner sill's & both rear inner wheel arche's

corrosion to both rear chasis rail's / cross member / out rigger's / rear valance

Pass 16 Mar 2012 146,644 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

areas of corrosion to underside

front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear wheel bearing slightly dry

Pass 26 Mar 2011 140,929 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 140,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 132,727 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 132,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

corrosion to rear spring front mounts

engine mounting worn

front wishbone bushes poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2009 122,518 miles

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

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 112,987 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 102,305 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 100,151 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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CE51 LBY is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CE51 LBY, 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 CE51 LBY registered?

CE51 LBY is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is CE51 LBY safe to buy?

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