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BN51 UJO

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,776 mi
Last recorded83,776 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2010 83,776 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 83,776 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,020 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 5 Nov 2009 77,020 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine oil level low

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 6 Nov 2008 70,875 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 70,875 miles

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

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)

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

engine oil level low

Fail 24 Oct 2007 61,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,398 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 52,261 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 41,672 miles

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

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 UJO is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UJO, 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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What year was BN51 UJO registered?

BN51 UJO is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BN51 UJO safe to buy?

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