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BU52 NWP

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

215,346 mi
Last recorded215,346 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 NWP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 215,346 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 203,768 miles

offside outer sill corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2015 191,407 miles

some light corrosion along both outer sills

Pass 20 Jun 2014 177,162 miles

light corrosion around rear panle and off side sill however no holes at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2013 165,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 152,312 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 152,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 136,827 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 136,826 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 121,292 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle , corrosion around reare leaf spring front mounts and n/s/r shock top mount , slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 26 Aug 2009 106,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

Pass 26 Aug 2009 106,022 miles

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

surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

Pass 23 Aug 2008 91,489 miles

nearside handbrake cable carrier brackets broken away,cable is secure

wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2008 91,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside handbrake cable carrier brackets broken away,cable is secure

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2007 73,224 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 1 Sep 2006 54,580 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 38,780 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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BU52 NWP is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BU52 NWP, 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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BU52 NWP is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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