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EY51 CKG

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,421 mi
Last recorded99,421 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 CKG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 99,421 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

chips in windscreen

front suspension bushes deteriorated

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 26 Aug 2020 99,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

chips in windscreen

front suspension bushes deteriorated

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,646 miles

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

corrosion at o/s/r susp mounting

Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,925 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 93,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 93,114 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,693 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,477 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s cv boot weeping

various bits of surface corrosion under van

Fail 1 Sep 2015 87,477 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

chip in windscreen

n/s cv boot weeping

various bits of surface corrosion under van

Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,685 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle genaral corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,341 miles

nearside rear leaf spring

suspension component mounting areas rusty

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/carcked

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front coil springs corroded at upper sections

crack in windscreen (mirror area)

nearside front indicator lamp slightly discoloured

slight corrosion to both leaf spring front shackle mounts

Fail 10 Sep 2012 79,506 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front coil springs corroded at upper sections

crack in windscreen (mirror area)

front brake discs heavily corroded

nearside front indicator lamp slightly discoloured

slight corrosion to both leaf spring front shackle mounts

Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,493 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

cover over tow hitch

exhaust repaired with paste

front brake disc's inner faces corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 72,290 miles

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

front brake disc;s inner faces corroded

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2010 72,278 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake disc;s inner faces corroded

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2009 67,462 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 59,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 59,838 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 51,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EY51 CKG is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EY51 CKG, 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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EY51 CKG is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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