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BU52 UKO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,871 mi
Last recorded153,871 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 153,871 miles

both front brake discs & pads worn low.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 153,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front brake discs & pads worn low.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 149,552 miles

front discs corroded/worn

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished and cut

Fail 2 Sep 2009 149,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front discs corroded/worn

front no.plate broken

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished and cut

Pass 21 Apr 2008 141,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 140,506 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2007
Pass 4 Nov 2005 109,361 miles

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

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

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

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 UKO is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKO, 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 BU52 UKO registered?

BU52 UKO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is BU52 UKO safe to buy?

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