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EU51 KZK

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,243 mi
Last recorded152,243 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 152,243 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 137,502 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 137,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 136,408 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 136,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 124,845 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 124,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 113,178 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 113,178 miles

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

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

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 KZK is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KZK, 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 KZK registered?

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

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