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CK52 BYM

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,166 mi
Last recorded63,166 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 BYM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,166 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 63,165 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,175 miles

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

both rear wheels slightly distorted

o/s mirror surround loose

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

wiper linkage worn

Fail 13 Sep 2012 62,175 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear wheels slightly distorted

o/s mirror surround loose

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,051 miles

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

o/s mirror housing loose

o/s/f rack end slightly play

rear shassis slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 59,051 miles

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

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

o/s mirror housing loose

o/s/f rack end slightly play

rear shassis slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,387 miles

n/s door mirror loose

o/s door mirror surround loose

o/s/f suspension arm front bush deteriorated

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm

slight surface rust to the underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2010 56,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror loose

o/s door mirror surround loose

o/s/f suspension arm front bush deteriorated

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm

slight surface rust to the underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,439 miles

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

smear from front wipers

Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,358 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 52,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,547 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,874 miles

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

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

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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CK52 BYM is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CK52 BYM, 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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CK52 BYM is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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