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BN51 WRX

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,415 mi
Last recorded75,415 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 75,415 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 75,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,396 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 68,395 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 58,465 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 58,462 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 46,363 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 WRX is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN51 WRX?

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What year was BN51 WRX registered?

BN51 WRX is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is BN51 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 WRX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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