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AJ51 VYK

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,844 mi
Last recorded117,844 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 117,844 miles

slight corrosion on outer sills

slight corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 17 Jun 2011 117,844 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 106,904 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 91,028 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 91,028 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 71,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 71,362 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,174 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 52,174 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s handbrake cable mounting spring missing so cable is mm's away from fouling road wheel

play in o/s steering joint - poss track rod end + inner rack joint

Pass 1 Nov 2006 40,862 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 40,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

front brake disc low

Pass 16 Nov 2005 34,294 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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AJ51 VYK is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ51 VYK registered?

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

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