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CK02 MLN

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,599 mi
Last recorded164,599 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 MLN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 164,599 miles

Offside Rear inner panel holed but not in prescribed area

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 26 Sep 2018 158,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 153,814 miles

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

n/s and o/s inner sills heavily corroded

n/s and o/s rear spring mounts heavily corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2017 153,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake efficiency low

n/s and o/s inner sills heavily corroded

n/s and o/s rear spring mounts heavily corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 148,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 145,628 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 145,622 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 140,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2013 139,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2012 113,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 113,544 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 128,506 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 124,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 120,529 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 120,529 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 117,609 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 117,609 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 115,354 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 105,637 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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CK02 MLN is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CK02 MLN, 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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CK02 MLN is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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