MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front number plate damaged
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside & offside rear wheel arches corroding
nearside rear tyre on wear bars
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyre treads wearing low on edges
front exhaust badly corroded
front number plate damaged
handbrake travel requires attention
washers require attention
windscreen cracked (outside swept area)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both rear tyre treads wearing low on edges
front exhaust badly corroded
front number plate damaged
handbrake travel requires attention
washers require attention
windscreen cracked but not within swept area
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both rear tyre treads wearing low on edges
front exhaust badly corroded
front number plate damaged
handbrake travel requires attention
washers require attention
windscreen cracked but not within swept area
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Movement in offside steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Gearbox mount broken
Movement in offside steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front windscreen cracked outside swept area
hazard light switch requires attention
small pinhole in offside front outer cv gaitor
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN51 TZC is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 TZC, 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 TZC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 September 2001.
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