MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out with stop light (4.2.3 (c))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and twisted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounts (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor bracket (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor bracket (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounts (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor bracket (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor bracket (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Rear exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear valance has slight corrosion
rear exhaust slightly corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear valance has slight corrosion
rear exhaust slightly corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear exhaust silencer corroded
rear box section slightly cottoded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre has cuts to inner tread but not showing signs of ply or cord
offside rear tyre has signs of slight rubbing against inner wheel arch possibly under load
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear tyre perished and split on inner side wall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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BV51 VVL is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 VVL, 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 VVL is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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