MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
front brake disc`s worn
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
alternator wire broken
front brake disc`s worn
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rack arms slight play
wishbone bushes
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ51 ZCZ is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ registered?
EJ51 ZCZ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 November 2001.
Is EJ51 ZCZ safe to buy?
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