MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,718 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
generaly fouled underside
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
crack in front number plate
general oil leak
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
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
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
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front number plate damaged
offside bottom ball joint boot split
slight wear in steering rack
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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