CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU51 BYT

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,850 mi
Last recorded163,850 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 BYT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 163,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 157,928 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 151,096 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 145,042 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 2 Sep 2022 145,028 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 16 Sep 2021 140,331 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 140,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 136,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 128,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer sills slightly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 130,019 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 129,150 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 128,092 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 127,002 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 126,687 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 123,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 120,899 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 116,903 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 112,764 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 106,309 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 94,970 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 81,775 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,190 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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU51 BYT is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EU51 BYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU51 BYT?

You can check the full history of EU51 BYT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU51 BYT registered?

EU51 BYT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is EU51 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 BYT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU51 BYT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU51 BYT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.