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BU52 UOM

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,868 mi
Last recorded155,868 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2018 155,868 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in various places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 14 Mar 2017 154,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear silencer is badly corroded

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 14 Mar 2016 153,690 miles

Corrosion close to rear sills / suspension mounts

Corrosion close to rear spring front mounts

Corrosion throughout underside

Corrosion to various rear metal brake pipes

Crack in screen nearside not affecring drivers view

Fail 9 Mar 2016 153,683 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion close to rear sills / suspension mounts

Corrosion close to rear spring front mounts

Corrosion throughout underside

Corrosion to various rear metal brake pipes

Crack in screen nearside not affecring drivers view

Pass 20 Mar 2015 152,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 152,424 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 141,340 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 137,187 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2011 125,572 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 114,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front tyre side wall perished

Fail 23 Nov 2009 104,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion started on n/s/r chassis

slight freeplay in o/s of steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2009 104,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion started on n/s/r chassis

slight freeplay in o/s of steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2008 95,130 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 95,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 86,563 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 81,231 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 73,369 miles

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)

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

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 UOM 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 70.6%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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