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F26 UKT

2001 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests45 (38 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

57,069 mi
Last recorded57,069 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 UKT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

38 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 57,069 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 44,094 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 57,032 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 57,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2024 42,891 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 57,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 56,850 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 56,820 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre has small cracks

Pass 10 May 2022 56,390 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 42,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOST FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2021 55,579 miles

Rear outer sills rusty but not gone through

Pass 29 May 2020 54,723 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both osf nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

underbody rust

Pass 7 May 2019 40,681 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 53,707 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 39,071 miles

Front number plate faded

Fail 18 May 2018 39,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate faded

Pass 3 May 2018 52,390 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 51,153 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,426 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 6 May 2016 49,252 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 49,246 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,269 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 48,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,257 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 36,257 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 45,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,247 miles

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

cambelt age? due every 5 years

cracking to both rear brake hoses

no indicator self cancell

Pass 22 May 2013 43,051 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,029 miles

cambelt age

indicators have no self cancel

Pass 8 May 2012 40,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,111 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 33,111 miles

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

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

front n/s fog lamp inop.

Pass 17 May 2011 37,960 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,623 miles

front brake disc's and pad's on limit now. front n/s tyre on limit inner edge worn. both rear tyres low tread and starting to crack.

Pass 25 May 2010 35,326 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,351 miles

front brake pads low. n/s front fog lamp inop.

Pass 28 May 2009 32,619 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,931 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 28,931 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads low. wipers poor clearing. front n/s fog lamp out.

Pass 27 May 2008 29,610 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 26,847 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,329 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE FIXING.

Pass 27 May 2006 22,552 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 25,292 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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F26 UKT is a 2001 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 F26 UKT, 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 F26 UKT registered?

F26 UKT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is F26 UKT safe to buy?

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