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FG51 TTK

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

153,478 mi
Last recorded153,478 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 TTK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 153,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 152,349 miles

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2018 152,347 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working affected by the side light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2017 151,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

both outer sills are slightly corroded

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 150,049 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 150,038 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both adjusted on test (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 149,138 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 149,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 May 2014 148,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 148,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 145,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 145,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 141,051 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 141,051 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 130,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 126,892 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 120,766 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 120,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 113,172 miles

slight free play detected in steering rack at wheels

Fail 26 Jun 2008 113,172 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight free play detected in steering rack at wheels

Pass 3 Jul 2007
Fail 30 Jun 2006 104,936 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 104,936 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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FG51 TTK is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FG51 TTK, 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 TTK registered?

FG51 TTK is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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