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BN51 UJD

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,584 mi
Last recorded110,584 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 110,584 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 110,569 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,661 miles

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

both wheel arches slightly corroded

slight corrosion inner sill

Fail 9 Sep 2014 99,661 miles

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

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

both wheel arches slightly corroded

slight corrosion inner sill

Pass 16 Sep 2013 93,868 miles

corrosion to bodywork & outer sills

corrosion to both rear closing sills

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to undercarriage & chassis, bad at rear

nsr tyre worn on edges

osf tyre worn low

Fail 10 Sep 2013 93,769 miles

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

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

corrosion to bodywork & outer sills

corrosion to both rear closing sills

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to undercarriage & chassis, bad at rear

nsr tyre worn on edges

osf tyre worn low

Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,944 miles

cover missing off o/s number plate light

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear chassis rusted

Fail 7 Sep 2012 89,944 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

cover missing off o/s number plate light

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear chassis rusted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,077 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 84,077 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 78,051 miles

Both Rear Wheelarches Corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 72,082 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,402 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 65,402 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 57,151 miles

N/S/R tyre side wall poor

Pass 5 Aug 2006 52,127 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 UJD is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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