MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis rail holed at rearward shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at forward shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at rearward shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at forward shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bump stop mounting corroded and holed (damper mounting prescribed area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at forward shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at rearward shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre severely perished and cracked
Rear registration plate cracked
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside+nearside main lift mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill----by seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected plus insecure (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside+nearside main lift mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Underbody generally corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Inner Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
o/s/rear shockabserber top mounting corroded
rear bothside handbrake cable insecure
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s/rear shock abserber top mounting corroded
rear bothside handbrake cable insecure
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s/rear shock abserber top mounting corroded
rear bothside handbrake cable insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
air bag light stays on
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ52 WLB is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 BJ52 WLB, 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 WLB is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 October 2002.
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