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EU51 KSJ

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,352 mi
Last recorded105,352 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 105,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops split

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge (165/80/13)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 105,352 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops split

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge (165/80/13)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 101,008 miles

front roof rack insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2008 101,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

balljoint location clip touching brake discs n/s/f

front roof rack insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2007 88,326 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 88,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear bump stops perished and cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2006 77,797 miles

Both rear handbrake cables worn.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine drive belt worn.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Wiper blades worn but O.K. for M.O.T.

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 KSJ 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 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KSJ, 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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EU51 KSJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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