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BX52 WLU

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,469 mi
Last recorded173,469 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 173,469 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 169,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 167,050 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 163,398 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 163,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 158,768 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 154,257 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 148,592 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion by s/abs mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 143,623 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 138,506 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 138,506 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 133,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 129,753 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 125,326 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 125,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 121,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

corrosion o/s/n/s/r wheel arches

Pass 1 Oct 2010 121,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

corrosion o/s/n/s/r wheel arches

Pass 2 Oct 2009 115,701 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 114,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil level v low

Pass 11 Dec 2008 114,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil level v low

Pass 14 Dec 2007 110,291 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 105,688 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 98,429 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 97,212 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 97,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering column flexible coupling retaining device missing (2.1.6)

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 WLU is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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