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FJ51 FBG

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

86,154 mi
Last recorded86,154 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 FBG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2025 86,154 miles

Fuel pipe leaking around injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion all around underbody areas

dampness around power steering pump

front and rear suspension components corroded

oil leaks

Pass 7 Nov 2024 82,580 miles

corrosion to rear shock covers

corrosion to underside

Fail 6 Nov 2024 82,580 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened forward (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear shock covers

corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Nov 2023 76,938 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 2 Nov 2023 76,938 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Nov 2022 71,399 miles

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Fail 10 Nov 2022 71,399 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Pass 25 Nov 2021 66,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion all around underbody areas o/s/r and n/s/r front leaf spring hangers

Fail 25 Nov 2021 66,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion all around underbody areas o/s/r and n/s/r front leaf spring hangers

Pass 13 Nov 2020 60,467 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside

Fail 11 Nov 2020 60,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,364 miles

corrosion to back panel

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 2 Dec 2019 59,364 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to back panel

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Nov 2018 52,751 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 52,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 45,853 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 45,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 40,966 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,831 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear panel and underbody

Fail 17 Nov 2015 35,831 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

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

corrosion to rear panel and underbody

Pass 13 Nov 2014 35,558 miles

both front tyres wearing low

corrosion to rear panel outside prescribed area

Pass 12 Nov 2013 35,143 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 12 Nov 2013 35,143 miles

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,819 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 31,571 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,485 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,257 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,001 miles

surface corossion around underbody areas

Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,368 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,273 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 15,970 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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FJ51 FBG is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FJ51 FBG, 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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FJ51 FBG is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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