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AV51 WBX

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,411 mi
Last recorded113,411 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 113,411 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 113,410 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 109,489 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 109,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 107,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body seal anti rust apply

Fail 9 Feb 2024 107,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 104,929 miles

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))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 104,929 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 102,852 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,480 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 99,480 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 99,465 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 99,356 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,221 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 92,528 miles

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 89,136 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,340 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 82,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 79,328 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 73,643 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 68,759 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 63,365 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 59,036 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,506 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,437 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,332 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,256 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 33,929 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 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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