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BO51 CAX

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,962 mi
Last recorded50,962 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 CAX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,962 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 50,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 39,349 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 39,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,366 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 37,366 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,941 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,171 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 16,811 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 16,798 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

nearside rear chassis by fuel tank strap corroded

nearside rear upper shock absorber bracket corroded

offside front suspension damper leaking oil

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 6 Dec 2007 10,804 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 3,105 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 43,759 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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BO51 CAX is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BO51 CAX, 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 BO51 CAX registered?

BO51 CAX is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is BO51 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 CAX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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