MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,389 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Various light corrosion in places underneath vehicle.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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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.
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BN51 MXU is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 September 2001.
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