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BJ52 GZC

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

184,956 mi
Last recorded184,956 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 GZC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2015 184,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2014 170,232 miles

Brake pipes greased

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 20 Jan 2014 170,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 162,900 miles

All metal brake pipes show signs of slight corrosion

Gearbox mounting defective

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 162,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All metal brakes pipes show signs of slight corrosion

Gearbox mounting defective

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)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 158,753 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 6 Nov 2010 151,114 miles

Front washer jets partialy blocked but do provide sufficient water to screen.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 151,113 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front washer jets partialy blocked but do provide sufficient water to screen.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 139,167 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 139,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Noise from P.A.S Pump poss worn from no oil

Oil leak from Enging Cambelt Area runing down sump ?

Fail 11 Nov 2008 129,060 miles

Oil leak

steering wheel offset.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 129,060 miles

Oil leak

steering wheel offset.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 112,819 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 89,590 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 89,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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BJ52 GZC is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2002 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 88,294 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 BJ52 GZC, 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 24 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ52 GZC is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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