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F12 SJL

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,898 mi
Last recorded83,898 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 SJL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 83,898 miles

Exhaust front section corroded.

Front suspension coil springs corroded.

Play in steering rack arm n/s.

Rear cross member corroded.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 83,897 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust front section corroded.

Front suspension coil springs corroded.

Play in steering rack arm n/s.

Rear cross member corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 76,297 miles

Rear cross member corroded.

Fail 12 Dec 2011 76,289 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear cross member corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 69,215 miles

Both outer sill area's corroded.

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 69,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drive belt cracked.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,885 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Front brake disc's worn & corroded.

Wiper blades started to split.

Fail 4 Dec 2009 64,883 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer sills corroded.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Front brake disc's worn & corroded.

Wiper blades started to split.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,153 miles

Exhaust front pipe corroded.Both outer sills corroded.Front flexi brake hose unions corroded.

Fail 4 Dec 2008 58,152 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front pipe corroded.Both outer sills corroded.Front flexi brake hose unions corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2007 49,327 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,100 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 30,460 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 30,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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F12 SJL is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F12 SJL, 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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F12 SJL is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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