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AJZ 93

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,447 mi
Last recorded182,447 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 93
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 182,447 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 182,447 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 146,158 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 146,158 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 112,102 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 112,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 67,423 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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AJZ 93 is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AJZ 93, 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 AJZ 93 registered?

AJZ 93 is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is AJZ 93 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJZ 93 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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