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BN51 NMU

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,133 mi
Last recorded167,133 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 167,133 miles

all brake pipes covered

Fail 21 Jan 2015 167,133 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes covered

Pass 21 Jan 2014 162,354 miles

all rear brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 21 Jan 2014 162,354 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

all rear brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 22 Jan 2013 157,225 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 157,222 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 142,546 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 142,543 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 132,312 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 132,305 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

splits in wiper blades

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 21 Jan 2010 120,326 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 120,326 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

Pass 6 Jan 2009 100,939 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 83,519 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 83,519 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 83,121 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 70,129 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 70,129 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

knocking from offside rear leaf spring suspect pad missing

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 NMU is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

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

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