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BN51 WYO

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,195 mi
Last recorded142,195 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 142,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering rack damp - no leaks found

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 142,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering rack damp - no leaks found

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 136,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails and down to 2 mm ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when spun

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 136,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger ,rear section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails and down to 2 mm ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when spun

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 131,437 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

under body rusting badly but not through

Fail 5 Aug 2015 131,379 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

under body rusting badly but not through

Pass 13 Aug 2014 126,423 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

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

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

rear tyres are a different size to front tyres

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 126,377 miles

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

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

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

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

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

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

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

rear tyres are a different size to front tyres

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 122,118 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 29 Jul 2013 122,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fog light switch is slightly faulty

gearbox leaking oil

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Aug 2012 118,354 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 118,354 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 113,279 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2011 113,279 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2010 106,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both sills becoming deteroirated

front number plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2009 93,699 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in the end of the offside staering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2008 87,478 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 87,472 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 82,614 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 82,614 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 72,993 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 WYO is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WYO, 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 WYO is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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