MOT Status
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113,411 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Rear axle corroded
Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tibar both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Rear axle corroded
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body seal apply
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured mount is damage due to corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body seal apply
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body seal anti rust apply
Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear Body component damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear leaf spring mount area front / rear has been damage due to corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body seal anti rust apply
Full under body seal
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Full under body seal
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front bumper slight damage
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Underbody covered with under sealed heavily
all brake pipes covered with under seal
Complete Underbody Sealed
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front & Rear brake pipes covered with undersealed
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Complete Underbody Sealed
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front & Rear brake pipes covered with undersealed
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on the underside of the vehicle covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb possibly fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/r15 85v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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AV51 WBX is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AV51 WBX, 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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AV51 WBX is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 November 2001.
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