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BV51 VUR

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,698 mi
Last recorded126,698 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 VUR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 126,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 119,928 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Jan 2013 111,080 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 100,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust back box corroded

knock from rear suspension poss n.s.r. shock ??

rear brake pipes coated in grease

slight corrosion around n.s.r. spring front mount

Fail 5 Jan 2012 100,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust back box corroded

knock from rear suspension poss n.s.r. shock ??

rear brake pipes coated in grease

slight corrosion around n.s.r. spring front mount

Pass 1 Feb 2011 91,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 91,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 80,351 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 70,779 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 62,312 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 62,312 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 53,610 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 44,084 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 31 Jan 2006 44,084 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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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BV51 VUR is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV51 VUR, 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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BV51 VUR is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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