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CN51 HXX

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,146 mi
Last recorded111,146 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 111,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 111,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting inner corner (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting outer corner (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 107,217 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 107,217 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 103,787 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 95,992 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 86,853 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 86,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,476 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 7 Mar 2018 78,476 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,210 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 71,200 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,543 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 65,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both low (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smeering (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating white (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure clip brokern (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,695 miles

n/s front tyre wearing inside edge (tracking )

Fail 20 Mar 2015 59,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre wearing inside edge (tracking )

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,779 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2014 56,778 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads wearing low

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,258 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 53,258 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,055 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 49,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 42,440 miles

f/ no plate marked

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,010 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,918 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,855 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,813 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 18,437 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 HXX is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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