2001 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · E5 DCB
2001 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 80,968 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E5 DCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 80,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E5 DCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Escort (E5 DCB) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”; “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
E5 DCB Mileage History
- 03/05/202377,848 mi
- 03/05/202377,848 mi
- 22/04/202478,670 mi+822 mi
- 29/04/202580,340 mi+1,670 mi
- 30/04/202680,968 mi+628 mi
Average of roughly 1,043 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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