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BN51 NLE

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,954 mi
Last recorded126,954 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 126,954 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 126,954 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 126,642 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 126,642 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 120,063 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

rear suspension is worn but just enough clearance on bump stops may n eed attetion in near future

Pass 28 Oct 2008 120,063 miles

rear suspension is worn but just enough clearance on bump stops may n eed attetion in near future

Pass 10 Oct 2007 100,889 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 87,765 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 87,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 75,974 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 75,974 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 NLE is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NLE, 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

How do I check the history of BN51 NLE?

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What year was BN51 NLE registered?

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

Is BN51 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 NLE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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