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BK52 ODS

2002 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

117,445 mi
Last recorded117,445 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 ODS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 117,445 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 117,445 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 109,012 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded (rear end), not considered excessive.

Nearside parking brake effort low compared to offside, not considered excessively low & total good

Nearside rear tyre wearing edges.

Offside washer jet not working, nearside provides sufficient for both

Rear exhaust box outer shell heavily corroded, no leak found.

Fail 15 Mar 2014 108,834 miles

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

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

Front to rear brake pipes corroded (rear end), not considered excessive.

Nearside parking brake effort low compared to offside, not considered excessively low & total good

Nearside rear tyre wearing edges.

Offside washer jet not working, nearside provides sufficient for both

Pass 28 Mar 2013 97,852 miles

Oil leak

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating. not considered to cause excess movement.

Both metal brake pipes from rear valve to fexi hoses corroding,not considered to be excessive.

Both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner and outer raised edges, no cords seen

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy, no excessive play or roughness felt

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

Suspect rear shock absorbers weak in operation.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 97,847 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating. not considered to cause excess movement.

Both metal brake pipes from rear valve to fexi hoses corroding,not considered to be excessive.

Both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner and outer edges, no cords seen.

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy, no excessive play or roughness felt

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

Oil leak

Suspect rear shock absorbers weak in operation.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,975 miles

Load area boarded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Rear end brake pipes (load sensors to flexible hoses) corroded, not considered excessive.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,975 miles

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

Load area boarded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Rear end brake pipes (load sensors to flexible hoses) corroded, not considered excessive.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,413 miles

Exhaust deteriorated, not considered excessive & no leak found.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, not considered excesive.

Play in steering rack end ball joint (offside), not considered excessive.

load area boarded, checks made from underside.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 75,406 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated, not considered excessive & no leak found.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, not considered excesive.

Play in steering rack end ball joint (offside), not considered excessive.

load area boarded, checks made from underside.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 66,176 miles

Load area boarded.

Nearside front tyre wearing close to tread depth indicators.

Offside screen washer not working, sufficient fluid from nearside.

Slight play in steering rack end ball joint, (nearside).

Fail 24 Mar 2010 66,163 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Load area boarded.

Nearside front tyre wearing close to tread depth indicators.

Offside screen washer not working, sufficient fluid from nearside.

Slight play in steering rack end ball joint, (nearside).

Fail 27 Mar 2009 58,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,308 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,459 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 43,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,514 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 33,676 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2005 33,676 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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 ODS is a 2002 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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