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A17 WEW

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,452 mi
Last recorded77,452 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 WEW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,452 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 77,452 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 64,948 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 64,948 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 48,362 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 48,362 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,362 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,982 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,037 miles

rear tyres starting to perish cords not visable at time of test.

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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A17 WEW is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A17 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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What year was A17 WEW registered?

A17 WEW is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is A17 WEW safe to buy?

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