MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyres inner edges worn slightly
Both outer to inner sills started to show signs of corrosion.
N/s hand brake needs slight adjustment.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Please note: Rear silencer slightly weakened by corrosion.
Both front tyres inner edges worn slightly
Both outer to inner sills started to show signs of corrosion.
N/s hand brake needs slight adjustment.
Please note: Rear silencer slightly weakened by corrosion.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs are slightly scored
Please note: front discs worn slightly.
rear silencer slightly weakened by corrosion.
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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EF51 AVT 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 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 EF51 AVT, 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 EF51 AVT registered?
EF51 AVT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 November 2001.
Is EF51 AVT safe to buy?
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