MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
under body rusting badly but not through
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
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
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
gearbox leaking oil
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
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)
Oil leak
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
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
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight play in the end of the offside staering rack
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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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