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EA51 VGM

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,141 mi
Last recorded120,141 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,141 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 109,966 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,326 miles

clutch slightly high

noise from fan belt area

offside front wishbone bush slightly split

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,156 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre sidwall perished

slight corrosion on underbody of vehicle

Fail 26 Apr 2012 73,156 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear slightly perished

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,151 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch slipping

general surface corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,075 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2010 58,075 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,019 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,201 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,885 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 VGM is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VGM, 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 VGM is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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