2001 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · X217 FKL
2001 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 136,660 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2018.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Jan 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X217 FKL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2017
- 136,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X217 FKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Escort (X217 FKL) between April 2007 and June 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (26 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Steering (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
X217 FKL Mileage History
- 17/04/200773,259 mi
- 01/10/200886,901 mi+13,642 mi
- 07/10/200887,013 mi+112 mi
- 12/10/200997,901 mi+10,888 mi
- 22/10/200998,113 mi+212 mi
- 04/11/2010106,175 mi+8,062 mi
- 18/11/2010106,381 mi+206 mi
- 31/03/2012113,009 mi+6,628 mi
- 31/03/2012113,010 mi+1 mi
- 03/04/2013119,282 mi+6,272 mi
- 08/04/2013119,310 mi+28 mi
- 04/04/2014125,792 mi+6,482 mi
- 08/04/2014125,793 mi+1 mi
- 31/03/2015131,008 mi+5,215 mi
- 31/03/2015131,008 mi
- 09/05/2016134,342 mi+3,334 mi
- 09/05/2016134,342 mi
- 05/06/2017136,595 mi+2,253 mi
- 14/06/2017136,660 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 6,241 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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