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EX51 OKO

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,488 mi
Last recorded111,488 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 OKO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 111,488 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 111,484 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 95,021 miles

drivers door secured by alternative catch

Fail 26 Aug 2014 95,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door secured by alternative catch

handbrake cable not clipped on on n/s

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,088 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 88,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 83,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 76,487 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 76,487 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,836 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 63,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,199 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

o/s/f wiper blade split slightly, still clearing screen.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,496 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,989 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 32,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 32,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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EX51 OKO is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX51 OKO, 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 EX51 OKO registered?

EX51 OKO is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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