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EJ51 VHD

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

177,159 mi
Last recorded177,159 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 177,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

offside sill slightly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 177,158 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 175,158 miles

rear silencer corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/rear outer sill has slight corrosion

o/s/rear tyre has minor wall damage

Fail 14 Nov 2013 175,158 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/rear outer sill has slight corrosion

o/s/rear tyre has minor wall damage

Pass 28 Nov 2012 173,306 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 173,306 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 167,968 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 167,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 151,346 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 151,254 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 134,077 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 134,077 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 119,486 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 98,302 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2007 98,302 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2006 80,236 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 VHD is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EJ51 VHD, 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 VHD is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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