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GK51 AEM

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,703 mi
Last recorded177,703 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 AEM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 177,703 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 177,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 170,286 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 163,473 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

slight play at o/s steering arm

Pass 31 Dec 2007 155,080 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm on inside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2006 144,874 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 126,373 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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GK51 AEM is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK51 AEM, 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 GK51 AEM registered?

GK51 AEM is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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