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GV51 JSY

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,781 mi
Last recorded77,781 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 JSY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,781 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2011 77,781 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,182 miles

corrosion on outer sills

damage on nearside front inner wheel rim

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded and slight leak

nearside rear tyre swollen and wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

play in offside steering rack

slight swelling on nearside front tyre

wear in front wishbone bushes

Fail 11 Feb 2010 58,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

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

corrosion on outer sills

damage on nearside front inner wheel rim

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded and slight leak

nearside rear tyre swollen and wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

play in offside steering rack

slight swelling on nearside front tyre

wear in front wishbone bushes

Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,654 miles

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 51,652 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,887 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 45,887 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,754 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,065 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 23,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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GV51 JSY 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 GV51 JSY, 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 GV51 JSY registered?

GV51 JSY is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is GV51 JSY safe to buy?

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