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EJ51 VCN

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,719 mi
Last recorded92,719 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 92,719 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 79,855 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 77,798 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 77,798 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,501 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,242 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 65,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,351 miles

N/s front tyre wearing thin

Fail 31 Aug 2010 51,351 miles

N/s front tyre wearing thin

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,879 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,563 miles

N/s front tyre has sidewall damage and is worn close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,185 miles

Slight damage to N/s front tyre outer wall

Fail 3 Sep 2007 18,185 miles

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

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

Slight damage to N/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,257 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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EJ51 VCN is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VCN, 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 EJ51 VCN registered?

EJ51 VCN is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is EJ51 VCN safe to buy?

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