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BJ51 NAE

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,185 mi
Last recorded109,185 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 NAE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 109,185 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 108,281 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 107,043 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 105,543 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,024 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 102,674 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

both outer sills getting weak

Pass 4 Apr 2015 101,236 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 101,236 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 101,226 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 100,317 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 99,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

water leak from engine

Fail 18 Sep 2012 99,095 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

water leak from engine

Fail 29 Sep 2011 94,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 94,103 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 84,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 76,795 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,795 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 65,024 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 65,024 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,488 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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BJ51 NAE is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ51 NAE, 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 BJ51 NAE registered?

BJ51 NAE is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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