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BN51 TVW

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

177,272 mi
Last recorded177,272 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 177,272 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded/ under sealed

Fail 14 Nov 2022 177,261 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 168,890 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 162,485 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 160,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2019 160,572 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 154,327 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 154,264 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 150,006 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 150,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 120,614 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 115,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 114,574 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 114,574 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 98,492 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 91,315 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 80,400 miles

engine sump bung damaged

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,116 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,230 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 67,257 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 64,142 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 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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