MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN51 UMD is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 UMD, 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 UMD registered?
BN51 UMD is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 September 2001.
Is BN51 UMD safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN51 UMD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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