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EJ51 FBY

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,904 mi
Last recorded124,904 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 FBY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 124,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security off side and near side sills starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 124,056 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 120,052 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 116,195 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 113,000 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 107,314 miles

Rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Both rear leaf springs front hangewr supports have some corrosion

Centre exhaust section has some corrosion and blow

Front brake discs condition poor

Front to rear metal brake pipes and unions have slight corrosion

N/S/F brake slight binding

N/S/F metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 107,314 miles

Both rear leaf springs front hangewr supports have some corrosion

Centre exhaust section has some corrosion and blow

Front brake discs condition poor

Front to rear metal brake pipes and unions have slight corrosion

N/S/F brake slight binding

N/S/F metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

Rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

condition of nearside and offside outer sills

slight resistance to nearside front road wheel when turned

Fail 25 Jan 2013 100,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

condition of nearside and offside outer sills

slight resistance to nearside front road wheel when turned

Pass 20 Jan 2012 92,316 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 92,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 85,007 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear leafspring mount has some corrosion

some corrosion around offside top shock absorber mount

Fail 19 Jan 2011 85,007 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear leafspring mount has some corrosion

some corrosion around offside top shock absorber mount

Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,877 miles

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

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

nsf brake slight binding

Fail 12 Jan 2010 78,748 miles

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

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

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

nsf brake slight binding

Pass 22 Dec 2008 71,972 miles

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

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

os/ns front brake pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2007 65,756 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 59,114 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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EJ51 FBY is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ51 FBY, 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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EJ51 FBY is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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