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EF51 LZT

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,024 mi
Last recorded154,024 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 154,024 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine oil leak

inner and outer sills corroded (boarder line pass)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 154,024 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine oil leak

inner and outer sills corroded (boarder line pass)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 140,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 140,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 126,073 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 126,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 116,228 miles

corrosion behind brake load compensator not perforated

Fail 4 Oct 2012 116,228 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

corrosion behind brake load compensator not perforated

Pass 7 Oct 2011 108,175 miles

N/S and O/S rear spring mountings corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2011 108,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S and O/S rear spring mountings corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2010 101,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 101,150 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 93,021 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 93,021 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 83,869 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 83,869 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,802 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 63,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 48,156 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 48,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 LZT is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LZT, 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 LZT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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