MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear brake squeeling on test sounds worn down to metal
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Spare tyre defective
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Spare tyre defective
slight play in o/s of steering rack
Brake fluid light on (fluid level normal). †Wear in offside of steering rack.
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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BN51 FYC is a 2001 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BN51 FYC, 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 FYC registered?
BN51 FYC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 September 2001.
Is BN51 FYC safe to buy?
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