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BN51 FYC

2001 Ford Escort

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,334 mi
Last recorded162,334 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 FYC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 162,334 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 162,334 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 155,188 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 143,947 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 143,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 130,026 miles

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 130,017 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 114,999 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 100,351 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Apr 2008 100,351 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 84,769 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2006 69,317 miles

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.

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 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?

The MOT history for BN51 FYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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