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BK52 OHO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,141 mi
Last recorded92,141 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near leaf suspension mount light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion onto brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive light corrosion near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake hose ferrels have corrosion

oil leaks from engine area

Fail 14 Jul 2018 42,946 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes corroded in places strongly advise rear brake pipes replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe above and around fuel tank heavily corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near leaf suspension mount light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind detected on spinning wheel

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion onto brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive light corrosion near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake hose ferrels have corrosion

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,660 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,282 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,538 miles

Nearside Rear body under vehicle excessively corroded

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

Offside mirror loose

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 64,517 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear body under vehicle excessively corroded

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

Offside mirror loose

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,569 miles

Spare tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 62,569 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres worn close to limt

Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,257 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 61,257 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,831 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 58,230 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 56,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,772 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch

o/s wiper blade split

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,506 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake hose ferrules rusty

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

steering rack damp [possible leak]

Pass 23 Oct 2006 43,113 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 43,113 miles

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

damage to centre of windscreen

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 OHO is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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