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EF51 HJJ

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

193,568 mi
Last recorded193,568 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 HJJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2018 193,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 180,449 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded all

Fail 11 Feb 2017 179,944 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 162,367 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 162,362 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 143,162 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn low

n/s/r tyre heavily perished & sidewall badly cracked

o/s/r tyre worn to limit, smooth on inner & almost to cord

outer sills corroded

rear brake imbalance on limit (n/s poor)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 127,298 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 127,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 122,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 122,061 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 115,999 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 115,999 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 104,924 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 104,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Nov 2009 93,829 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front numberplate deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2009 93,829 miles

front numberplate deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2008 88,286 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 80,172 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,013 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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EF51 HJJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJJ, 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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EF51 HJJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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