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BN51 UNH

2001 Ford Escort

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,766 mi
Last recorded173,766 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 UNH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2017 173,766 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 169,743 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axal (3.6.B.2c)

generally very rusty but not holed

Pass 30 Jan 2015 168,665 miles

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

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

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2013 166,672 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 166,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 160,640 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 139,819 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 129,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 115,057 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 94,117 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,246 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 65,535 miles

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 UNH is a 2001 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UNH, 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 UNH registered?

BN51 UNH is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is BN51 UNH safe to buy?

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