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BN51 XDF

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,217 mi
Last recorded103,217 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 103,217 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 103,217 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,766 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 91,765 miles

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

advise n/s/f bumper insecure

advise n/s/r bake sticking slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,676 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,360 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 50,961 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,868 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 35,624 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 XDF is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDF, 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 XDF registered?

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

Is BN51 XDF safe to buy?

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