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LD51 PFJ

2001 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,249 mi
Last recorded149,249 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort Van85,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2012 149,249 miles

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

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

sills rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2012 149,249 miles

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

sills rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2011 148,620 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 130,680 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 112,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 91,206 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 70,095 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 5,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 PFJ is a 2001 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

LD51 PFJ is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is LD51 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 PFJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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