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BK52 NYB

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,649 mi
Last recorded97,649 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,649 miles

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 97,606 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,202 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,384 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,824 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 89,345 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,890 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,653 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,232 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 65,174 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,174 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 NYB is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NYB, 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 NYB registered?

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

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