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CK52 DEC

2002 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,651 mi
Last recorded52,651 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 DEC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 52,651 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 52,187 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 51,747 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 51,181 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 50,856 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,547 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,226 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 50,115 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,626 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,849 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 46,923 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,287 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 42,131 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,666 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,930 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 31,300 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

handbrake travel getting excessive

Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,771 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 26,771 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,520 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 19,423 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 14,659 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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CK52 DEC is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 CK52 DEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK52 DEC registered?

CK52 DEC is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is CK52 DEC safe to buy?

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