MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER JOINT
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
O/S STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER JOINT
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge
nyloc nuts fitted at middle box to down-pipe joint
slight play to O/S steering rack arm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
nyloc nuts fitted at middle box to down-pipe joint
slight play to O/S steering rack arm
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG51 PHK is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2001 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 87,573 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG51 PHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BG51 PHK registered?
BG51 PHK is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 November 2001.
Is BG51 PHK safe to buy?
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