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EX51 XBT

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,718 mi
Last recorded94,718 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,718 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 94,718 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,222 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

generaly fouled underside

Fail 7 Mar 2014 91,222 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

generaly fouled underside

Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,722 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer cv boots slightly cracking

front bumper damaged

general surface corrosion on under-side

slight corrsion at n/s/r wheel arch

vehicle in dirty condition

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight miosture around power steering fluid resaviour.general corrosion around rear suspension. vehicle underside muddy

Fail 16 Apr 2012 81,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight miosture around power steering fluid resaviour.general corrosion around rear suspension. vehicle underside muddy

Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front outer cv boots have slight perishing

both parkbrake cable outer casings perishing

slight corrosion around nearside rear wheelarch

slight damage front registration plate

Fail 16 Mar 2011 77,721 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front outer cv boots have slight perishing

both parkbrake cable outer casings perishing

slight corrosion around nearside rear wheelarch

slight damage front registration plate

Fail 18 Mar 2010 73,621 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake pads 50% worn

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,621 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pads 50% worn

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2009 68,156 miles

crack in front number plate

general oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2009 68,156 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

crack in front number plate

general oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak from front crank seal

slight perishing of front lower arm bushes

Fail 14 Mar 2008 63,223 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak from front crank seal

slight perishing of front lower arm bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2007 59,637 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 59,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

offside bottom ball joint boot split

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2006 56,726 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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EX51 XBT is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EX51 XBT, 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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EX51 XBT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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