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EY51 TZF

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,737 mi
Last recorded83,737 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,734 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,459 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 77,719 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,737 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,809 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,536 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 20 Feb 2013 48,036 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,836 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,935 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,626 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,220 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 23,052 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,052 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,660 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 17,466 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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EY51 TZF is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EY51 TZF, 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 EY51 TZF registered?

EY51 TZF is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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