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BX52 JLO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,899 mi
Last recorded127,899 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 JLO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 127,899 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 127,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 113,944 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 97,888 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 92,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 92,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 78,423 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 67,728 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 53,365 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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BX52 JLO is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX52 JLO, 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 BX52 JLO registered?

BX52 JLO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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The MOT history for BX52 JLO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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