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FB51 FHA

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,295 mi
Last recorded107,295 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 FHA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 107,295 miles

outer and inner sills repaired and undesealed

Pass 16 Nov 2018 104,305 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 103,344 miles

o/s and n/s brake pipes starting to corrode

slight corrosion on n/s centre floor

Fail 28 Apr 2017 103,330 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 103,317 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 103,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 100,582 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,492 miles

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 97,401 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 93,372 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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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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