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LC51 VTE

2001 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,698 mi
Last recorded85,698 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort Van85,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 VTE
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 85,698 miles

Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 79,498 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 79,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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LC51 VTE is a 2001 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 85,865 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 Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC51 VTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of LC51 VTE?

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What year was LC51 VTE registered?

LC51 VTE is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is LC51 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 VTE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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