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BV51 XZA

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,866 mi
Last recorded86,866 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XZA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,866 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 101,843 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 97,930 miles

Condensation to O/S/F Headlight

N/S/R Brake pipe incorrectly routed but not fouling suspension

Rear number plate cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,855 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2020 87,193 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate slightly delaminating

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2020 87,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,814 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

small crack in rear number plate

Pass 17 May 2018 76,317 miles

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion on front of rear spring hangers

Fail 9 Apr 2018 76,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,646 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 67,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low inside adjuster (1.8)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,317 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 57,577 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to sills

front tyres under pressure

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,258 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,418 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,445 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,223 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,305 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,114 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,127 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XZA is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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