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CN51 HWP

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,668 mi
Last recorded116,668 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 HWP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 116,668 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut in the side wall but not deep enough to reach the structure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 116,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front LED marker lamps are very poor

Offside front tyre has a cut in the side wall but not deep enough to reach the structure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 103,910 miles

both rear tyres worn on limits at test

o/s outersill rusting

play in o/s steering arm

rear brake pipes rusting

rust to inner sills and rear chassis

Pass 6 Jan 2012 95,606 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 85,401 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2010 85,390 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 80,541 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 80,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 70,132 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 70,128 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 62,631 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 53,840 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 41,947 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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CN51 HWP is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CN51 HWP, 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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CN51 HWP is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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