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BN51 ULJ

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,243 mi
Last recorded130,243 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 130,243 miles

both front windscreen wipers split but still clearing

front brakes show slight imbalance

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/r chassis leg corroding

o/s/r and n/s/r leaf spring hangers corroding

rear door handle damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 130,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

both front windscreen wipers split but still clearing

front brakes show slight imbalance

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

n/s/r chassis leg corroding

n/s/r tyre tread cracking/poor

o/s/r and n/s/r leaf spring hangers corroding

o/s/r tyre has nail in shoulder, tread cracking poor

rear door handle damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 119,219 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 119,219 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 108,793 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2013 108,793 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2012 103,791 miles

Front tyres 165/70 x 13 rear tyres 185/65 x 14

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 10 May 2012 103,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front tyres 165/70 x 13 rear tyres 185/65 x 14

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside front tyre perished

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

Pass 10 May 2011 97,012 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

front tyres 13inch rear tyres 14inch

Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,593 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 85,403 miles

Offside Rear 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 ULJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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