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BT51 OTF

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,752 mi
Last recorded79,752 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 OTF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,752 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

rear cross member and rear chassis legs rusty

slight movement in both front anti roll bar d mounts

Fail 7 Jul 2017 79,631 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member by rear shocker top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

rear cross member and rear chassis legs rusty

slight movement in both front anti roll bar d mounts

Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,741 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

both rear chassis legs rusty

oil leak

rear cross member slightly corroded

slight movement in both front anti roll bar d mounts

Fail 14 Jul 2016 75,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

both rear chassis legs rusty

oil leak

rear cross member slightly corroded

slight movement in both front anti roll bar d mounts

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

altenator wiring insecue

n/s/r tyre c racking on inner wall

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills coroded

oil leak from engine

vehicle underbody coroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 71,403 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

altenator wiring insecue

n/s/r tyre c racking on inner wall

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills coroded

oil leak from engine

vehicle underbody coroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,115 miles

slight oil leak from engine

vehicle general condition is corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 67,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight oil leak from engine

vehicle general condition is corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013 62,495 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 62,495 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,478 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 60,477 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,689 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 59,689 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 56,471 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,203 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 51,201 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 48,392 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 48,392 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 43,240 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 43,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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BT51 OTF 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 BT51 OTF, 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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BT51 OTF is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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