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CW51 AEM

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,167 mi
Last recorded115,167 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 AEM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 115,167 miles

eng / g/box mounts worn

power steering resavoir leaking

rear crossmember and inner sills starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear no/plate faded

Fail 9 Jul 2014 115,167 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

eng / g/box mounts worn

power steering resavoir leaking

rear crossmember and inner sills starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear no/plate faded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 94,640 miles

both front brake discs corroded and pads getting low

both n/s tyres getting low in tread

engine oil leak

light corrosion to rear inner sills and sill lips

Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,700 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 78,699 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 69,336 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 69,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 58,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 58,062 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 49,067 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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CW51 AEM 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 60%.

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 CW51 AEM, 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 CW51 AEM registered?

CW51 AEM is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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