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BN51 WXH

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

215,236 mi
Last recorded215,236 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 215,236 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 201,761 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 188,262 miles

slight oil leak / slight weap on o/s/f inner cv boot / slight split in n/s/f wishbone bush / slight corrosion on rear leaf spring mounts

Fail 21 Apr 2015 188,262 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

slight oil leak / slight weap on o/s/f inner cv boot / slight split in n/s/f wishbone bush / slight corrosion on rear leaf spring mounts

Pass 2 Jul 2014 181,323 miles

SUN STRIP / MIDDLE EXHAUST RUBBER / O/S/F 2.8MM / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT SUSPESION UNITS / SLIGHT SEPERATION ON N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / SIGHT UNDER BODY CORROSION ALSO ON REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTS

Pass 1 Jul 2013 173,522 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 173,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

CHIP ON SCREEN / SUN STRIP / REAR BOX CORRODING / N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW / N/S/R TYRE TYRE GETTING LOW X PERRISHING ON EDGES / SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 10 Jul 2012 165,441 miles

REAR BOX CORRODING

SLIGHT BLOW ON DOWN PIPE / SLIGHT CORRSION ON OUTER SILLS & UNDER BODY / CORRSION ON MAINLINE & REAR BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT OIL LEAK /

Fail 10 Jul 2012 165,441 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

REAR BOX CORRODING

SLIGHT BLOW ON DOWN PIPE / SLIGHT CORRSION ON OUTER SILLS & UNDER BODY / CORRSION ON MAINLINE & REAR BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT OIL LEAK /

Pass 24 Jun 2011 156,610 miles

SUN STRIP / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT / O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO CUT OUT ON OUTTER EDGE

Pass 25 Jun 2010 147,938 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 147,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 140,858 miles

SLIGHT CORRSION ON OUTTER SILLS

SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORRSION

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Fail 13 Jul 2009 140,848 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT CORRSION ON OUTTER SILLS

SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORRSION

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Pass 9 Jul 2008 135,301 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 135,301 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side fron wheel slight buckle

slight play in stearing rack

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2007 96,192 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 68,048 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 68,048 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

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 WXH is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WXH, 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 WXH registered?

BN51 WXH is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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