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FL51 OME

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,121 mi
Last recorded99,121 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 OME
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,121 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front wing corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2011 99,121 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front wing corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2009 91,611 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 91,611 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 85,156 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 79,061 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 79,060 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 73,066 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 73,066 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 65,687 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 65,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre perished

noise from timing belt/pump area?

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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FL51 OME is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FL51 OME, 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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FL51 OME is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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