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BK52 ODT

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,600 mi
Last recorded146,600 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 146,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 144,704 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 144,695 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 142,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Temp Fuel Cap Fitted

Pass 3 May 2023 139,602 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired partially seized (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap fitted is of a temporary type....sealing suspect

rear doors not fully secure....tied with rope

Pass 19 May 2022 137,564 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))

Pass 13 May 2021 134,711 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 132,678 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 132,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 130,509 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 127,364 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 124,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake is sticking slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2016 120,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 117,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2014 113,585 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 110,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 108,356 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 105,699 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 93,187 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

both wishbones bushes starting to split

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 77,273 miles

both wishbones front bushes spliting

oil leak

slight binding from both front brakes

Fail 16 Oct 2008 77,273 miles

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

both wishbones front bushes spliting

oil leak

slight binding from both front brakes

Pass 5 Oct 2007 62,940 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 62,940 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 49,299 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 ODT is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ODT, 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 ODT registered?

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

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