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HG51 EMJ

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,160 mi
Last recorded93,160 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2015 93,160 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 84,863 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 79,614 miles

front discs, inner faces thin

slight play to n/s/f anti roll bar d bush

slight play to o/s steering

wipers smear slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2013 79,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

front discs, inner faces thin

slight play to n/s/f anti roll bar d bush

slight play to o/s steering

wipers smear slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,813 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes perished

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

Offside registration plate lamp secured with tape

Fail 25 Aug 2012 74,813 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front lower suspension arm bushes perished

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

Offside registration plate lamp secured with tape

Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corroision around rear springs, top shock mounts, rear chassis

Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,931 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damp around steering pump

steering wheel surround damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,885 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber upper mounting area corroded

both rear spring rear mounting area corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2009 59,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber upper mounting area corroded

both rear spring rear mounting area corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,933 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,320 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 41,282 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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HG51 EMJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HG51 EMJ, 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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HG51 EMJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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