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BK52 NXL

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,915 mi
Last recorded112,915 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 112,915 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 107,799 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Sill slightly corroded + wheel archs

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Sill slightly corroded + wheel archs

Fail 28 Jan 2021 107,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Sill slightly corroded + wheel archs

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Sill slightly corroded + wheel archs

Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 85,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,693 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 83,686 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,680 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 81,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 79,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2014 79,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2013 77,801 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,979 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise exhaust deteriorated at rear

Fail 15 Nov 2012 74,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise exhaust deteriorated at rear

Fail 16 Nov 2011 69,983 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 69,983 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,591 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,370 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,804 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 46,541 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 NXL is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BK52 NXL, 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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BK52 NXL is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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