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BK02 NMU

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,578 mi
Last recorded54,578 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 NMU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 54,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipe from hose to load valve greased

n/s o/s sills iner and outer rusting

n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes greased cannot check

o/s/r n/s/r brake hoses ferruled greased cannot check

Fail 23 May 2014 54,507 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipe from hose to load valve greased

n/s o/s sills iner and outer rusting

n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes greased cannot check

o/s/r n/s/r brake hoses ferruled greased cannot check

Pass 9 May 2013 50,173 miles

Inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Rear brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,973 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,578 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 39,482 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,437 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,389 miles

slight corrosion to front brake hose ferrules.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Feb 2008 22,352 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,891 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 19,891 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,708 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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BK02 NMU is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK02 NMU, 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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What year was BK02 NMU registered?

BK02 NMU is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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