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CU51 ZUG

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 ZUG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 87,838 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 72,697 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 65,946 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 65,930 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,505 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,552 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,889 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 48,889 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear inside of vehicle boarded out unable to examini inside rear

Pass 3 Nov 2007 45,699 miles

diesel leako opff pipes perish off side front drive shaft gater perish but servisable

Pass 24 Oct 2006 40,560 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 33,450 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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CU51 ZUG is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU51 ZUG, 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 CU51 ZUG registered?

CU51 ZUG is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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