MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
handbrake travel
o/s/r tyre cut on tread
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
noise from clutch /gearbox
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipe surface rust n\s rear
n\s lower ball joint gaiter split
Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
n/s lower suspension arm ball joint rubber gaiter †split
n/s lower suspension arm ball joint rubber gaiter †split
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN51 ULZ 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 54.5%.
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 ULZ, 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 ULZ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 September 2001.
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