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BN51 UAB

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,634 mi
Last recorded123,634 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 123,634 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 123,621 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 117,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 117,115 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired lever arm broken (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 112,352 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 112,339 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hanger mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hanger mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

battery light on

Pass 1 Feb 2019 106,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 98,893 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

Rear SHOCK ABSORBERS REQUIRE ATTENTION / REPLACING

Fail 16 Dec 2017 98,893 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

Rear SHOCK ABSORBERS REQUIRE ATTENTION / REPLACING

Pass 19 Dec 2016 90,705 miles

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT OF REAR SPRINGS - BOTH SIDES (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 90,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION, ONLY JUST PASSED

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT OF REAR SPRINGS - BOTH SIDES. (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 84,107 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,408 miles

o/s/front wing lower edge insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2014 77,401 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front wiper blades deteriorating

o/s/front wing lower edge insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,810 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 68,965 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,731 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,278 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 64,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 3 Dec 2009 64,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,391 miles

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,573 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 46,837 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 UAB is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 UAB, 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 UAB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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