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BN51 CPV

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,804 mi
Last recorded126,804 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 CPV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2010 126,804 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 126,804 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 113,741 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight cossosion around nearside spring mount

Fail 2 Oct 2009 113,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight cossosion around nearside spring mount

Pass 3 Oct 2008 100,764 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 100,764 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 89,669 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 89,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,874 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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BN51 CPV is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BN51 CPV, 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 BN51 CPV registered?

BN51 CPV is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BN51 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 CPV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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