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CA51 WJY

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,277 mi
Last recorded122,277 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 WJY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 122,277 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 122,277 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 107,631 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 89,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 89,548 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 72,631 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2008 72,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2007 62,855 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 50,164 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 50,164 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 WJY is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJY, 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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CA51 WJY is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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