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BL51 PJJ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,501 mi
Last recorded138,501 miles
Recorded on26 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2013 138,501 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 124,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 117,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front sreering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2011 117,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front sreering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 28 May 2010 99,681 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 82,691 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 82,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 61,343 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 36,615 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,465 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,279 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 35,279 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 32,425 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 PJJ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PJJ, 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 BL51 PJJ registered?

BL51 PJJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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