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BN51 UKX

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,828 mi
Last recorded103,828 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 103,828 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 99,615 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 99,615 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,784 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter perished

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished and tread getting low : 3mm

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 95,778 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter perished

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished and tread getting low : 3mm

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 90,510 miles

hole caused by corrosion in rear panel

nearside and offside rear handbrake cable securing mounts lose

nearside front and offside valve stems perished

nearside front tyre perished, worn on inner and outer edges and tread low : 2mm

nearside rear tyre perished, worn on inner and outer edges and tread getting low : 3mm

offside front tyre perished, worn on inner edge and tread low :2mm

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,767 miles

inner edge of offside rear tyre worn and tyre starting to perish

outer edge of nearside rear tyre worn and tyre starting to perish

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 80,767 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolant level below minimum

inner edge of offside rear tyre worn and tyre starting to perish

outer edge of nearside rear tyre worn and tyre starting to perish

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,396 miles

tyre wear near side front

underside of vehicle corroded

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,396 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

tyre wear near side front

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,759 miles

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

rear brake compensator valve corroded still working

Fail 12 Sep 2011 61,759 miles

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

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

rear brake compensator valve corroded still working

Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,763 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 50,763 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,983 miles

slight corrosion rear spring mounts

Fail 8 Sep 2008 36,215 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,215 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Sep 2007 34,730 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,381 miles

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

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 UKX is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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