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BX52 YZY

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

36,248 mi
Last recorded36,248 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 36,248 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 36,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2025 36,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 36,044 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 35,882 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 35,716 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 35,624 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 35,495 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 35,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 35,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,604 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,028 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,985 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust deteriorated

o/s sill slight corrosion

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,106 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

o/s sill slight corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2012 32,106 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust corroded

o/s sill slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,671 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,685 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 26,678 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 23,429 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,429 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 20,514 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 20,514 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

N/S/F tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 16 Sep 2006 16,304 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 16,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 YZY 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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

BX52 YZY is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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