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BN51 XAU

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

158,753 mi
Last recorded158,753 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2016 158,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing holed with corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiring running through door jam and close to wiper linkage

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

various patches welded to the rear chassis

Pass 24 Jan 2015 154,845 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

rust hole n/s/f wing.

various welded plates on rear chassis n/s & o/s.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 150,301 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear inner wheel arch corroded both sides

Fail 20 Jan 2014 150,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

rear inner wheel arch corroded both sides

Pass 11 Feb 2013 141,239 miles

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

bonnet release catch broken

some wear in ends of steering rack.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 141,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bonnet release catch broken

brake fluid level low.

some wear in ends of steering rack.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 133,960 miles

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

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Aug 2011 133,960 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 May 2009 126,292 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 126,292 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 123,795 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 11,127 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 111,211 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 105,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air filter box is broken

both outer sills are rusty

oil level near minimum

possible engine oil leaks,rear crankshaft oil seal?

rear exhaust box is rusty

slight damage to centre exhaust

slight damage to offside rear spring front mounting

Pass 22 Aug 2006 105,029 miles

air filter box is broken

both outer sills are rusty

oil level near minimum

possible engine oil leaks,rear crankshaft oil seal?

rear exhaust box is rusty

slight damage to centre exhaust

slight damage to offside rear spring front mounting

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 XAU is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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