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CE51 ZYL

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,948 mi
Last recorded123,948 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 123,948 miles

General vehicle corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2021 123,944 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

General vehicle corrosion

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 121,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 121,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember corroded (chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) near inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 113,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

rear ex box corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 113,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

rear ex box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 104,126 miles

all round brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2017 104,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing vale pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2016 94,620 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 94,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 83,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 83,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,157 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,502 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 43,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 May 2011 43,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 May 2010 42,548 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 39,654 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 36,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 36,741 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 32,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 32,241 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 ZYL is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZYL, 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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CE51 ZYL is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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