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AP51 JOH

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,522 mi
Last recorded194,522 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 JOH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 194,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

crack in windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2014 180,442 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2013 165,365 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 151,969 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 141,267 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2010 122,517 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 122,517 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 118,098 miles

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

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

n/s sill rusty

slight play in both rack ends

underside getting rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2009 118,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s sill rusty

slight play in both rack ends

underside getting rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2008 115,563 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

screen cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2008 115,563 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

screen cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2007 100,566 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 100,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

ignition lock worn

Fail 11 Aug 2006 81,596 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 81,596 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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AP51 JOH is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP51 JOH, 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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AP51 JOH is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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