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BN51 UNV

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,206 mi
Last recorded131,206 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2015 131,206 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general condition of silencer

general condition of underside

Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,502 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s n/s rear archs poor condiction

rear exhaust poor condiction

Pass 1 Mar 2013 112,647 miles

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

rear archs poor condiction

exhaust deteriated rear

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 110,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust deteriated rear

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

rear archs poor condiction

Pass 14 Feb 2012 104,970 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroaded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 104,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front brake discs heavily corroaded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 96,555 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 96,482 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 88,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 88,598 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 80,782 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 72,533 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 72,533 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 64,957 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 64,946 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 55,029 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 UNV is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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