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BN51 CZG

2001 Ford Escort

Cream Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,700 mi
Last recorded72,700 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 CZG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,700 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 72,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,997 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 67,997 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,708 miles

brake pipes corroded slightly at rear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,734 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 43,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

spare wheel put on offside rear due to a bald patch at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

spare wheel put on offside rear due to a bald patch at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,749 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 CZG is a 2001 Ford Escort in Cream with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BN51 CZG, 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 BN51 CZG registered?

BN51 CZG is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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