2001 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · X212 BBL
2001 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2001. Recorded mileage 141,641 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1753cc
X212 BBL Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2012
- 141,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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X212 BBL Mileage History
- 08/10/2005105,967 mi
- 18/10/2006119,695 mi+13,728 mi
- 29/10/2007129,044 mi+9,349 mi
- 30/10/2007129,049 mi+5 mi
- 05/02/2009133,304 mi+4,255 mi
- 25/02/2011133,341 mi+37 mi
- 27/02/2012141,641 mi+8,300 mi
- 27/02/2012141,641 mi
Average of roughly 5,585 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
X212 BBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Escort (X212 BBL) between October 2005 and February 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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