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AV51 BTU

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,528 mi
Last recorded66,528 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BTU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 66,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 59,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 59,440 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 52,518 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 47,534 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 47,534 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 41,956 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 May 2010 41,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,565 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,169 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,338 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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AV51 BTU is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV51 BTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV51 BTU registered?

AV51 BTU is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AV51 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 BTU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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