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BX52 ZDV

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,550 mi
Last recorded106,550 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 106,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 103,210 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 99,660 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper has a sharp edge linkely to cause harm (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion within 30cm of a suspesnion mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear back box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 95,779 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Spare (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear almost to ply on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 91,889 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,066 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,722 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,345 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 78,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,801 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,409 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall is slightly worn,ok at test.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,919 miles

Both front brake discs+both front brake pads starting to wear,ok at test.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,988 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 51,988 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,664 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 45,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,723 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 37,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,521 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,089 miles

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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BX52 ZDV is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZDV, 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 ZDV is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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