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HG51 BPX

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,711 mi
Last recorded95,711 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 BPX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,711 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 95,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 88,751 miles

slight bind offside front brake. suggest attention

Fail 23 Nov 2015 88,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind offside front brake. suggest attention

Pass 10 Nov 2014 86,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 86,380 miles

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

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

corrosion present on underside of vech

Pass 22 Nov 2012 84,243 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 83,455 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,310 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,290 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 66,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 56,318 miles

interior mirror missing

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake load sensor valve slightly sticky operation

washer jets hit low on windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,057 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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HG51 BPX 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 84.6%.

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 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 HG51 BPX, 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 HG51 BPX registered?

HG51 BPX is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is HG51 BPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 BPX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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