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BK51 GKD

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,849 mi
Last recorded92,849 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 GKD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis corroded at rear

Pass 30 Jun 2014 90,453 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear of chassis corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 85,116 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,734 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 77,722 miles

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

osf steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2009 73,633 miles

nsf tyre slightly worn on outer edge

osr tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 67,356 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 63,843 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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BK51 GKD is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK51 GKD registered?

BK51 GKD is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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