2001 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · LD51 GPY
2001 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 121,541 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD51 GPY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/08/2023
- 121,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD51 GPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Escort (LD51 GPY) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back ”; “Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
LD51 GPY Mileage History
- 27/07/2022120,165 mi
- 23/08/2023121,541 mi+1,376 mi
Average of roughly 1,281 miles per year across 2 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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