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CA51 WJG

2002 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,022 mi
Last recorded132,022 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 WJG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 132,022 miles

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

Vehicle undersealed

vehicle corroded

Fail 24 May 2013 132,022 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Vehicle undersealed

vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 114,629 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 114,629 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 111,189 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 106,578 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 106,578 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 99,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 94,527 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 83,383 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 67,830 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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CA51 WJG is a 2002 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CA51 WJG, 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 CA51 WJG registered?

CA51 WJG is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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