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EA51 NNJ

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,411 mi
Last recorded163,411 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 NNJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 163,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 136,257 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 115,588 miles

battery insecure

battery tray area has surface corrosion

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

front brake discs have surface corrosion

offside front headlamp glass chipped

offside rear wheel sightly binding

Fail 18 Aug 2012 115,585 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

battery insecure

battery tray area has surface corrosion

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

front brake discs have surface corrosion

offside front headlamp glass chipped

Pass 8 Nov 2010 109,199 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 109,187 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 100,564 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 88,894 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,423 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,491 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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EA51 NNJ 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 80%.

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 NNJ, 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 NNJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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