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HG51 BVE

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,943 mi
Last recorded130,943 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 130,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre worn completely smooth inner edge

nsr shock absorber upper mounting area corroded

osr wheel bearing has play and is noisy when spun but not rough

Fail 1 Mar 2014 130,930 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre worn completely smooth inner edge

nsr shock absorber upper mounting area corroded

osr wheel bearing has play and is noisy when spun but not rough

Pass 9 Feb 2012 126,101 miles

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

Starting to rust around rear spring mountings

Fail 8 Feb 2012 126,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Starting to rust around rear spring mountings

Pass 8 Oct 2010 101,225 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door mirror loose, but not insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2010 101,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door mirror loose, but not insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2009 85,122 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2009 85,036 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2008 70,049 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,909 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 43,132 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 BVE 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 HG51 BVE, 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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HG51 BVE is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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