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E5 DCB

2001 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,968 mi
Last recorded80,968 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 DCB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 80,968 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 80,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 78,670 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 77,848 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 77,848 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 77,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 77,772 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,379 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,095 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,912 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 62,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around top of shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,432 miles

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

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,418 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

exhaust system rusty and slight blow

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 54,402 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,211 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,423 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,817 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,640 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,712 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,093 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,338 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,091 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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E5 DCB is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E5 DCB, 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 E5 DCB registered?

E5 DCB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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