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CN51 HZC

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,966 mi
Last recorded120,966 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 120,966 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 118,970 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 118,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 118,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 113,270 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 111,425 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 102,756 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 99,712 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Sep 2011 99,712 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Aug 2010 81,163 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 81,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,411 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 73,411 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,166 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,218 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,298 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HZC is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CN51 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

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

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