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HG51 BTY

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,470 mi
Last recorded94,470 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 94,470 miles

advise n/s rear wheel bearing has very minor noise when rotated monitor

exhaust rear box heavily corroded although not blowing at time of test

Fail 6 Feb 2014 94,470 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

advise n/s rear wheel bearing has very minor noise when rotated monitor

exhaust rear box heavily corroded although not blowing at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,818 miles

Advised SRS light on

Advised on condition of rear gearbox mounting.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 85,818 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise on rear gearbox mounting condition

Pass 2 Feb 2012 75,845 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 75,845 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 70,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,055 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 64,156 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,315 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,021 miles

advise air bag warning light on constantly

Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,695 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 42,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

advise on o/s front tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2005 37,011 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 BTY is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HG51 BTY, 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 BTY registered?

HG51 BTY is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is HG51 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 BTY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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