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BN51 UCP

2001 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,828 mi
Last recorded140,828 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 UCP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 140,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 132,241 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion around leaf spring mountings

Fail 17 Jan 2018 132,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion around leaf spring mountings

Pass 16 Jan 2017 122,959 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to peel off

welding repair patches covered in underseal

Pass 22 Aug 2016 121,022 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 120,745 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

timing belt cover missing

Fail 24 Apr 2015 120,745 miles

timing belt cover missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 116,976 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 115,011 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre showing old signs of fowling ,but not at time of test

o/s wiper blade worn

rear exhaust box corroded

screw in n/s front tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2013 115,011 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre showing old signs of fowling ,but not at time of test

o/s wiper blade worn

rear exhaust box corroded

screw in n/s front tyre

Fail 30 May 2012 113,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 113,035 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 111,706 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 104,789 miles

rear cross member corroding

rust & corrosion in various places

Fail 19 Jun 2010 104,789 miles

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

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

rear cross member corroding

rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 12 Jun 2009 95,389 miles

oil leak

rack damp

Pass 14 Jun 2008 88,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside brake cable insecure

offside rack gaiter damp

oil leak

rust patches in various places

Fail 14 Jun 2008 88,203 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside brake cable insecure

offside rack gaiter damp

oil leak

rust patches in various places

Pass 15 Jun 2007 75,212 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 60,634 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 UCP is a 2001 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UCP, 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 UCP is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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