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BL51 OXG

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

118,785 mi
Last recorded118,785 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 OXG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 118,785 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 113,729 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,156 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 104,387 miles

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 98,291 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 91,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 91,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 81,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,395 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,972 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,200 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,781 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,111 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,090 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 33,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 29,284 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2010 26,111 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 23,718 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 23,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 14 Jun 2008 19,242 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 15,427 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 5,294 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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BL51 OXG is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BL51 OXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL51 OXG registered?

BL51 OXG is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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The MOT history for BL51 OXG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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