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AJ51 VXW

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,799 mi
Last recorded141,799 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VXW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 141,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner and outter edges 165/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slight binding

o/s outter sill deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2018 141,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner and outter edges 165/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slight binding

o/s outter sill deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2016 140,039 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 139,979 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 136,295 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 136,295 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 132,515 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 132,476 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 130,078 miles

front to rear metsl brake pipe corroded around fuel tank

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

n/s/r lense cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2013 130,078 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

n/s/r lense cracked

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front to rear metsl brake pipe corroded around fuel tank

Pass 28 Sep 2012 127,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 127,975 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 126,349 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 119,888 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 105,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 95,986 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 86,198 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 86,198 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 86,198 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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AJ51 VXW is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ51 VXW, 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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AJ51 VXW is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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