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AK51 LFS

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,860 mi
Last recorded161,860 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LFS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 161,860 miles

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

Front tyres (both) slightly worn in inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 157,985 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

surface rust to both front brake discs inner faces

Fail 27 Mar 2013 157,982 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades loose but secure on arms

nearside front brake disc inner face fifty percent corrosion

nearside headlamp holed and slight condensation

Pass 29 Mar 2012 155,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 142,569 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 130,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 118,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 107,121 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 97,047 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 86,168 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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AK51 LFS 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 90%.

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 AK51 LFS, 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 AK51 LFS registered?

AK51 LFS is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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