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BT51 UXD

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,228 mi
Last recorded197,228 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 197,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 166,291 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 132,086 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 96,016 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,375 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,007 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 33,007 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,761 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 32,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 29,361 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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BT51 UXD 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 BT51 UXD, 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 BT51 UXD registered?

BT51 UXD is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is BT51 UXD safe to buy?

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