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BN51 WRW

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,460 mi
Last recorded146,460 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2018 146,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor/rear valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor/rear valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking brake balance valve leaking (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear no reverse lights

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 140,968 miles

Offside and nearside rear spring front mounting points slight corrosion

Offside rea upper shock absorber mounting slightly corroded

offside inner door sill slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 140,968 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside and nearside rear spring front mounting points slight corrosion

Offside rea upper shock absorber mounting slightly corroded

offside inner door sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 133,603 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Front number plate cracked

Slight corrosion offside and nearside rear spring front mounting points

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front outer cv boot slightly twisted on shaft

offside front door sill slight corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2016 133,506 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Battery box area (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassi (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs poor

Front number plate cracked but letters and numbers still visable

Offside front door sill corrosion

Slight corrosion offside and nearside rear spring front mounting points

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside cv boot twisted on shaft

Pass 19 Sep 2015 127,161 miles

Spare tyre illegal

Fail 17 Sep 2015 127,158 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre door sill (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre illegal

Pass 19 Sep 2014 122,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 122,096 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Sep 2013 115,176 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 111,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2012 111,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 102,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 102,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 89,498 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 89,498 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 76,661 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 71,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 71,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 62,385 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 49,401 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 WRW is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WRW, 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 WRW is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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