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BN51 XHC

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,402 mi
Last recorded102,402 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 XHC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2011 102,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

crack in windscreen but not in sweped area

Pass 20 Jul 2011 102,402 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

crack in windscreen but not in sweped area

Pass 21 Jul 2010 93,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S screen damaged outside the swept area

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 93,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S screen damaged outside the swept area

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 87,038 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 87,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,088 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 62,640 miles

front pads wearing thin

knocking noise from rear suspension?

offside cv boot weeping grease

Pass 25 Jul 2006 50,195 miles

nail in offside rear tyre and outer wall slightly perished

nearside rear tyre close to limit on outer tread and slightly perished on outer wall

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 XHC is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN51 XHC registered?

BN51 XHC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is BN51 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 XHC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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