MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Spare tyre defective
both front tyres getting low
corrosion around rear spring mounts
n/s door mirror insecure
o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
n/s mirror insecure
o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres feathered
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres feathered
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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BK51 GHJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BK51 GHJ, 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 BK51 GHJ registered?
BK51 GHJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 2001.
Is BK51 GHJ safe to buy?
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