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A14 WEW

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,525 mi
Last recorded90,525 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 WEW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,525 miles

Bopth outer CV boots in poor condition

Both lower arm bushes cracking

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Drivers sdeat frame flexing slightly

Front brake pads half worn

Front number plate cracked

Ignition barrel worn

Off side front tyre has innert and outer edge wear, near side front tyre has outer edge wear

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2011 90,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Bopth outer CV boots in poor condition

Both lower arm bushes cracking

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Drivers sdeat frame flexing slightly

Front brake pads half worn

Front number plate cracked

Ignition barrel worn

Off side front tyre has innert and outer edge wear, near side front tyre has outer edge wear

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 76,109 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 66,926 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 62,893 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 59,117 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner sill.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,117 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner sill.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,087 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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A14 WEW is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A14 WEW, 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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A14 WEW is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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