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AK51 SNJ

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

65,343 mi
Last recorded65,343 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 SNJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,343 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 65,343 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,807 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 62,668 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,370 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 60,367 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,228 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 56,238 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,238 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,822 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 53,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 51,547 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 51,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 142,123 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 24,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,721 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 SNJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AK51 SNJ, 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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AK51 SNJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is AK51 SNJ safe to buy?

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