MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
279,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
ADVISE No Dash Lights.
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise something inside nearside rear tyre !!
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
drivers mirror poor condition
front number plate poor condition
p.a.s fluid low
running out of reserve travel on park brake
s.r.s light on
some run out front discs
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
air bag light on
front number plate slightly deteriorated
nearside front steering gaiter twisted[wrong fitting]
nearside rear bump stop split
offside mirror loose
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
air bag light on
front number plate slightly deteriorated
nearside front steering gaiter twisted[wrong fitting]
nearside rear bump stop split
offside mirror loose
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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FD51 YRR is a 2001 Ford Escort in White 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 FD51 YRR, 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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FD51 YRR is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 December 2001.
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