MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s and n/s inner and outer body sill corroding
slight radial play in the steering rack assy
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s and n/s inner and outer body sill corroding
slight radial play in the steering rack assy
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear foot and parking brake application uneven offside lazy
Spare tyre defective
Spare tyre in van carrier loose under vehicle
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear foot and parking brake application uneven offside lazy
Spare tyre defective
Spare tyre in van carrier loose under vehicle
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EA51 VME 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 70%.
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 VME, 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 EA51 VME registered?
EA51 VME is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 October 2001.
Is EA51 VME safe to buy?
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