MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Underbody corroded/ under sealed
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged bulge on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear tyre chafe marks
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside wiper split on ends
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside wiper split on ends
rear wheels limited clearance
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of nearside front to rear rusted badly (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brakes pipes getting corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and thin (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front inner bush worn near limit (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front chassis damaged
Nearside Front tyre has nail in corner of tread
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front inner bush worn near limit (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake sticking slightly
both front wiper rubbers starting to split
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills corroded and blistered
temp fuel cap fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
corrosion to rear chassie
engine noisy requires attention
front tyre's badly worn on edges
front wishbone bush's badly deteriorated
offside rear tyre perrished and split
slight blow on exhaust
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
corrosion to rear chassie
engine noisy requires attention
front tyre's badly worn on edges
front wishbone bush's badly deteriorated
offside rear tyre perrished and split
slight blow on exhaust
Drivers rear tyre sidewall perished
Passenger rear registration bulb dim
Rear brake load valve semi seized - Advise attention
STRONG advise Passenger rear tyre very close to legal limit and wearing out of shape
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
engine sump bung damaged
oil leak on gearbox
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BN51 TVW is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 TVW, 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 TVW is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 November 2001.
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