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CK51 DNV

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,422 mi
Last recorded150,422 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 DNV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2013 150,422 miles

Both rear chassis rails corrdoed.

Both sills and rear wheel arches corroded.

Front discs lipped on edegs.

Front number plate starting to seperate.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 150,422 miles

Both rear chassis rails corrdoed.

Both sills and rear wheel arches corroded.

Front discs lipped on edegs.

Front number plate starting to seperate.

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 146,819 miles

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

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

bad oil leak from engine

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2012 146,819 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak from engine

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2011 139,254 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn,pads getting low

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

water leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 139,254 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn,pads getting low

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

water leak

Pass 28 Nov 2010 132,535 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 120,205 miles

near side rear brake binding slightly wheel bearing does not feel rough when rotated

rear brakes slightly uneven

see checklist 46605

Fail 12 Jul 2009 120,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear brake binding slightly wheel bearing does not feel rough when rotated

rear brakes slightly uneven

see checklist 46605

Fail 31 Jan 2009 119,898 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

see checklist 15388

Pass 16 Oct 2007 110,287 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 102,421 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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CK51 DNV is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CK51 DNV, 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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CK51 DNV is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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