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EU51 GWO

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,448 mi
Last recorded123,448 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 GWO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2015 123,448 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 113,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 29 Aug 2013 105,568 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 98,477 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 90,888 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,204 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 73,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear and are getting low on tread

off side rear tyre inner wall is on very close proximity to the inner wing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 62,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid getting low

rear tyres sit very close to inner wheel arch and off side rear shows evidence of "scuffing", although no contact seen during test

Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in power steering rack side arm

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EU51 GWO is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GWO, 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 EU51 GWO registered?

EU51 GWO is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is EU51 GWO safe to buy?

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