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CE51 XKY

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,830 mi
Last recorded144,830 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 144,830 miles

Front lower arms worn

Fail 30 May 2013 145,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front lower arms worn

Pass 13 Dec 2011 136,111 miles

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear chassis crossmember by top shockabsorber mounts corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2011 136,111 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear chassis crossmember by top shockabsorber mounts corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2011 136,043 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 116,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 111,514 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 107,385 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 87,503 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 70,717 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 XKY is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE51 XKY, 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 CE51 XKY registered?

CE51 XKY is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is CE51 XKY safe to buy?

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