2001 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · LD51 KNF
2001 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 104,055 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD51 KNF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2022
- 104,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD51 KNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Escort (LD51 KNF) between August 2006 and May 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
LD51 KNF Mileage History
- 16/08/200625,858 mi
- 19/09/200625,898 mi+40 mi
- 14/09/200730,427 mi+4,529 mi
- 14/09/200730,427 mi
- 22/09/200832,236 mi+1,809 mi
- 25/09/200936,404 mi+4,168 mi
- 30/09/201040,255 mi+3,851 mi
- 01/10/201040,260 mi+5 mi
- 30/09/201147,029 mi+6,769 mi
- 29/11/201255,905 mi+8,876 mi
- 16/01/201355,406 mi-499 mi
- 04/01/201458,201 mi+2,795 mi
- 09/01/201571,141 mi+12,940 mi
- 26/02/201689,488 mi+18,347 mi
- 03/03/201793,491 mi+4,003 mi
- 19/02/201893,544 mi+53 mi
- 02/03/201893,554 mi+10 mi
- 01/03/201998,954 mi+5,400 mi
- 05/03/201998,954 mi
- 26/05/2022104,055 mi+5,101 mi
Average of roughly 4,957 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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