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EJ51 ZCZ

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,122 mi
Last recorded173,122 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 173,122 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 173,121 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 164,519 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 150,731 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 150,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 137,635 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 124,428 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 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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EJ51 ZCZ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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