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BJZ 5900

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,796 mi
Last recorded79,796 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 5900
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,796 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,147 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 28 Jun 2017 78,144 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings X2 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg by exhaust (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,591 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,852 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,323 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 66,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,959 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 63,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,732 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,506 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 56,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,375 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,917 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 47,911 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,692 miles

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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BJZ 5900 is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJZ 5900, 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 BJZ 5900 registered?

BJZ 5900 is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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