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CN51 HXV

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,816 mi
Last recorded147,816 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 147,816 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front outer cv boots deterioated

slight marks to front number plate

surface corrosion around offside rear shockabsorber mounting

Fail 12 Nov 2012 147,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front outer cv boots deterioated

slight marks to front number plate

surface corrosion around offside rear shockabsorber mounting

Pass 10 Nov 2011 143,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2011 143,087 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 125,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 105,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 81,724 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,978 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 64,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,154 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 53,152 miles

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

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

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 HXV is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HXV, 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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What year was CN51 HXV registered?

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

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