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LD51 RKY

2001 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,792 mi
Last recorded55,792 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort Van85,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,792 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,566 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 48,566 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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 RKY 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 LD51 RKY, 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 RKY registered?

LD51 RKY is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is LD51 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 RKY 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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