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EA51 KPU

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,779 mi
Last recorded95,779 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 KPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 95,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Soft Engine Mounts

Pass 31 May 2019

rear chassis at front spring mounts showing signs of corrosion,

wipers poor

Fail 16 May 2019

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear chassis at front spring mounts showing signs of corrosion,

wipers poor

Pass 11 May 2018 79,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 79,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,106 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 71,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,951 miles

both front lower suspension arm front mounting bushes are starting to tear, no play

rear inner sills and chassis rails are corroding, none excessive

slight damage to the n/s outer sill, not weakened

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,601 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,930 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 63,076 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,948 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 60,948 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 58,978 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 58,978 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 55,110 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,927 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,073 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,036 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 37,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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EA51 KPU is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA51 KPU, 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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EA51 KPU is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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