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EU51 KMK

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

358,231 mi
Last recorded358,231 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 358,231 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 353,966 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 353,966 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 352,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 335,665 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 292,114 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 262,983 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 262,696 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 233,778 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 233,758 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 KMK 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 70%.

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 KMK, 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

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What year was EU51 KMK registered?

EU51 KMK is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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