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FL51 UJJ

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,441 mi
Last recorded134,441 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 134,441 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 134,441 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 127,351 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 121,380 miles

Corrosion on nearside rear chassis leg (near bumpstop)

Front exhaust thin and corroded

Stonechip in offside headlamp glass

Fail 27 Apr 2010 121,350 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion on nearside rear chassis leg (near bumpstop)

Front exhaust thin and corroded

Stonechip in offside headlamp glass

Pass 11 May 2009 11,432 miles

both front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perrished and worn

corrosion on nearside rear chassis leg

corrosion on wheel arches

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 8 May 2009 114,370 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

both front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perrished and worn

corrosion on nearside rear chassis leg

corrosion on wheel arches

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 May 2008 107,706 miles

Corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes worn

Front tyres low on inside edge

Nearside rear handbrake mounting spring broken

Offside rear brake binding

Offside rear tyre low on inside edge

Stonechip in offside headlamp

Pass 17 May 2007 100,402 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 100,400 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2006 88,394 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 88,394 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 UJJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UJJ, 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 UJJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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