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WL51 KCE

2001 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,455 mi
Last recorded81,455 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort Van85,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 KCE
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 81,455 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 70,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 70,177 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 54,673 miles

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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WL51 KCE is a 2001 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL51 KCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL51 KCE registered?

WL51 KCE is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is WL51 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL51 KCE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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