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EU51 KXW

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,046 mi
Last recorded90,046 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 90,046 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 90,046 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 88,375 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 85,992 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 85,988 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 85,988 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 85,980 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 83,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,039 miles

Extensive surface corrosion rear chassis members / underside

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

Rear brakes need attention soon - n/s handbrake slightly low reading & o/s footbrake slightly low reading

Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,823 miles

Front discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Front tyres different size to rear

Slight corrosion rear spring mounting brackets - [ front of rear springs]

Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,049 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 72,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR SHOCKABSORBER MOUNTING - CHASSIS CROSS BEAM CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,168 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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)

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,152 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

vehicle recorded seriously damaged at DVLA

Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,882 miles

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

outer sills corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 58,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

outer sills corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,639 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 54,639 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,638 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,619 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,700 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,074 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 28,868 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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EU51 KXW is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KXW, 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 KXW registered?

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

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