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BK52 NWO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,907 mi
Last recorded135,907 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 NWO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 135,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 134,283 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 126,929 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 126,929 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 126,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front wing has slight corrosion

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 121,514 miles

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

advise front brake discs show signs of wear

Fail 19 Sep 2012 108,239 miles

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

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

advise chip in windscreen

advise front brake discs wearing low

advise front tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 108,239 miles

advise chip in windscreen

advise front brake discs wearing low

advise front tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,930 miles

advise chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,746 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 66,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 66,956 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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BK52 NWO is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK52 NWO, 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 BK52 NWO registered?

BK52 NWO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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