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BT51 ULC

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,010 mi
Last recorded116,010 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 ULC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 116,010 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 116,010 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 114,908 miles

bad oil leak engine

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2016 114,908 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

bad oil leak engine

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 112,113 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2015 112,113 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2014 110,918 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside outer sill is corroded

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside outer sill is corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear crossmember is excessivly corroded close to prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 110,918 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside outer sill is corroded

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside outer sill is corroded

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

Rear crossmember is excessivly corroded close to prescribed area

Pass 15 Apr 2013 108,236 miles

ns park brake cable insacure

Fail 12 Apr 2013 108,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

ns park brake cable insacure

Pass 25 Apr 2012 104,984 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 104,984 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 100,617 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 97,337 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 97,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2009 95,837 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 95,837 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 87,212 miles

1.surface corrosion of both front to rear brake pipes o/s front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,000 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,436 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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BT51 ULC 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 60%.

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 BT51 ULC, 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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BT51 ULC is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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