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ES51 EEV

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,901 mi
Last recorded49,901 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES51 EEV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 49,901 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 49,901 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect fitted correct plates, were spaced incorrectly (0.1 (c))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate incorrect was spaced incorrectly, fitted correct plate (0.1 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 49,890 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 49,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 49,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 49,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & tread deforming (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & tread deforming (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deformation noted to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deformation noted to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

recommend rear service brake inspection

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2019 47,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & tread deformation noted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & tread deformation noted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

deformation noted of both rear tyre treads

Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

slight deformation noted of both rear tyres

Pass 29 Jul 2016 44,237 miles

Both sides rear tyres are slightly perished

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wiper blades are split

Fail 28 Jul 2016 44,237 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both sides rear tyres are slightly perished

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wiper blades are split

Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres, slight deformation of tyre treads

Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,893 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,069 miles

slight deformation of both rear tyre treads

Fail 7 Aug 2013 41,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight deformation of both rear tyre treads

Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,718 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,644 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,027 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,053 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,342 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,961 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,493 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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ES51 EEV is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ES51 EEV, 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 ES51 EEV registered?

ES51 EEV is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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