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56 TTC

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,884 mi
Last recorded111,884 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 TTC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 111,884 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 108,998 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 106,347 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 104,147 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 99,783 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 96,320 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 92,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 87,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 83,401 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,751 miles

grease around nearside front cv boot

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,582 miles

front disc corroded

offside front wishbone bush unbonding

scratches in screen

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,478 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery slightly loose

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 2 Jul 2014 71,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery slightly loose

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,814 miles

nearside rear brake binding on

Fail 3 Jul 2013 70,814 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding on

Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,758 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,416 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on tyre wall

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,730 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake disc very heavily corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 9 Jun 2009 53,599 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,012 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,323 miles

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 5 Jul 2006 37,603 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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56 TTC is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 87,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 56 TTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 56 TTC registered?

56 TTC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is 56 TTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 56 TTC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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