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BX52 WHS

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,608 mi
Last recorded120,608 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 120,608 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 120,606 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 120,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2017 119,187 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2017 119,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 110,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 108,330 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 106,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 103,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 100,777 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 100,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 98,150 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 95,214 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 91,952 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 89,091 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 86,583 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 76,588 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 76,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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 WHS is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WHS, 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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BX52 WHS is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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