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LD51 OWF

2001 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,538 mi
Last recorded128,538 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort Van85,865 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 OWF
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 128,538 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 104,762 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 104,762 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 78,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,566 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 64,958 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 64,958 miles

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

oil leak

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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LD51 OWF is a 2001 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LD51 OWF, 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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What year was LD51 OWF registered?

LD51 OWF is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is LD51 OWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 OWF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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