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EY51 UBO

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,896 mi
Last recorded122,896 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 UBO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 122,896 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 122,890 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2024 122,430 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 122,240 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 122,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 121,300 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 120,222 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 119,814 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 118,719 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 117,312 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 115,665 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 115,284 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 113,456 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 112,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 111,242 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 110,553 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 108,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 101,521 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 90,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 82,091 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 UBO is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UBO, 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 UBO registered?

EY51 UBO is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EY51 UBO safe to buy?

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