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BL51 PYB

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,464 mi
Last recorded95,464 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 95,464 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has lots of surface corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Apr 2022 93,776 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/outer sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 93,677 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Outer sill small hole out of prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,532 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corrode hole but not in prescribed area

Fail 20 Apr 2017 91,506 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Outer sill corrode hole but not in prescribed area

Pass 7 May 2016 90,866 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 90,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 May 2014 89,307 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 88,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,500 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,291 miles

advise nearside front tyre on inner edge starting to perrish

Pass 30 Apr 2010 84,942 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 83,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 74,949 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 74,949 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 65,738 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 65,738 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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 PYB is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PYB, 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 PYB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL51 PYB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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