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EF51 AXV

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,436 mi
Last recorded154,436 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 AXV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2011 154,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 154,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2009 127,265 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 114,472 miles

fan belt not fitted correctly

front bumper broken

gear oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2006 113,966 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 113,966 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

oil leak

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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EF51 AXV is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AXV, 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

How do I check the history of EF51 AXV?

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What year was EF51 AXV registered?

EF51 AXV is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is EF51 AXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 AXV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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