MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,295 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
outer and inner sills repaired and undesealed
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front c.v boot cracked
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front c.v boot cracked
Offside Rear tyre bold on inside edge
o/s and n/s brake pipes starting to corrode
slight corrosion on n/s centre floor
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion on n/s centre section
o/s and n/s brake pipes starting to corrode
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
corrosion on n/s centre section
o/s and n/s brake pipes starting to corrode
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake cable insecure hanging down (3.5.1d)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill corroded (6.1.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fuel pipe excessively chafed front next to gear selector rod (7.2.2) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe leaking fuel feed pipe (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside brake light dim
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
both front brake disc`s corroded and worn
Front brakes binding slightly
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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FB51 FHA is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FB51 FHA, 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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FB51 FHA is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 December 2001.
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