MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,636 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR X-MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR X-MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT CALIPER RETAINING PINS WORN
Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various corroded & greased.. (3.6.B.2c)
front brakes slight drag
n/s/f steering rack slight play
o/s/f steering rack slight play
slight corrosion underbody
Nearside rear tyre has several splits but do NOT go deep enough to reach ply/cord.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG51 DVL 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 70%.
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 FG51 DVL, 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 FG51 DVL registered?
FG51 DVL is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 October 2001.
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