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BN51 UNS

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,271 mi
Last recorded93,271 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 UNS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 93,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

WATER LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 2 Nov 2012 88,848 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 82,166 miles

O.S.R Brake Binding Slightly

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

Tailgate Door Only Secured By Pad Lock

Fail 3 Nov 2011 82,165 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

O.S.R Brake Binding Slightly

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

Tailgate Door Only Secured By Pad Lock

Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,378 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2010 71,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2009 63,492 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 57,898 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 57,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,158 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 51,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,760 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 UNS is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNS, 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 UNS registered?

BN51 UNS is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BN51 UNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 UNS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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