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BN51 MXU

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,389 mi
Last recorded47,389 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 MXU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 47,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

DRIVE BELT SPLITTING

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR INNER SILLS,FLOORS,O/S OUTER SILL, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 47,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

DRIVE BELT SPLITTING

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR INNER SILLS,FLOORS,O/S OUTER SILL, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2016
Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,365 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,095 miles

Various light corrosion in places underneath vehicle.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,717 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 45,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,544 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 44,522 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,015 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,256 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,889 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,460 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 32,439 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 MXU is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

BN51 MXU is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BN51 MXU safe to buy?

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