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AO51 XKM

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,971 mi
Last recorded43,971 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XKM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 43,971 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 43,963 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 38,936 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/R tyre perished

Pass 3 Dec 2015 34,737 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 34,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,742 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 32,742 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,219 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 May 2010 19,559 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 19 May 2010 19,559 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 18,706 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 16,645 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2007 15,251 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 14,311 miles

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

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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AO51 XKM is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO51 XKM, 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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AO51 XKM is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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