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EA51 VFV

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,866 mi
Last recorded132,866 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 132,866 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 132,000 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 115,278 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 105,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 105,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 92,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 136,344 miles

front brake discs

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear shock mount rusted

Fail 21 Oct 2010 136,344 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear shock mount rusted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 127,196 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 121,854 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 119,258 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 106,195 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 106,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 84,719 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 VFV is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA51 VFV registered?

EA51 VFV is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is EA51 VFV safe to buy?

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