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BK02 TKC

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,765 mi
Last recorded146,765 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 146,765 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 146,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 127,341 miles

corrossion to underside/wiperblades poor/front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 May 2016 127,230 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded rear part of o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front to rear (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s top shockabsorber mountin (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 123,536 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 123,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 118,057 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 118,057 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 111,707 miles

both rear wheel archs rusty

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 111,707 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear wheel archs rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2012 103,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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)

front discs rusty

nearside rear outer wheel arch rusty

nearside rear tyre wall possable repair to outer wall

over size wheels and tyres fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2012 103,274 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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)

front discs rusty

nearside rear outer wheel arch rusty

nearside rear tyre wall possable repair to outer wall

over size wheels and tyres fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 101,266 miles

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

Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiperblade rubbers peeling!!

nearside front to back inner sill has surface corrosion!!

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall!

offside front to back inner sill has surface corrosion!!

offside rear tyre has a possible repair to outer sidewall! (slight damage)

rear vehicle structure has corrosion!!

Fail 16 Aug 2010 101,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake disc's have sign's of wear (thinning)

both front wiperblade rubbers peeling!!

nearside front to back inner sill has surface corrosion!!

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall!

offside front to back inner sill has surface corrosion!!

offside rear tyre has a possible repair to outer sidewall! (slight damage)

rear vehicle structure has corrosion!!

Pass 24 Aug 2009 95,238 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 91,069 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 91,069 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,843 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 83,843 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 73,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 51,398 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 TKC is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BK02 TKC, 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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BK02 TKC is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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