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BL51 PPV

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,618 mi
Last recorded119,618 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 119,618 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 114,632 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 108,814 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 103,220 miles

both rear shock absorbers top dust covers missing

Fail 21 Dec 2011 103,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear shock absorbers top dust covers missing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 97,248 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 91,721 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 85,938 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 85,937 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 80,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 80,099 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 74,419 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 69,102 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 PPV is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL51 PPV, 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 PPV registered?

BL51 PPV is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is BL51 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 PPV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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