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AK51 SNV

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,948 mi
Last recorded144,948 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 144,948 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 140,368 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 137,476 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 122,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front brake effort border line (see brake disc advise)

near side rear wheel arch border line

Fail 12 Feb 2018 122,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front brake effort border line (see brake disc advise)

near side rear wheel arch border line

Pass 13 Feb 2017 115,602 miles

Rear brake pipes are surface corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2017 115,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake pipes are surface corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 104,269 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 97,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 91,356 miles

o/s/f seat belt is slightly frayed

rear section of exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to n/s/f outer sill

Fail 16 Nov 2013 91,213 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f seat belt is slightly frayed

rear section of exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to n/s/f outer sill

Pass 7 Nov 2012 85,494 miles

both front to rear steel brake pipes in poor condition in places

oil light

Fail 7 Nov 2012 85,494 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

both front to rear steel brake pipes in poor condition in places

oil light

Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,610 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 73,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,175 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some inbalance front brakes

Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,531 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 40,228 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 40,228 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 34,086 miles

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

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 SNV is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SNV, 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 SNV is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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