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CN02 WBG

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,361 mi
Last recorded139,361 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 WBG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 139,361 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 139,361 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 121,120 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 107,159 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc,s worn and corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 107,159 miles

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

front brake disc,s worn and corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 93,256 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 93,252 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 85,074 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

no interior mirror

Pass 7 Mar 2007 72,190 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 53,890 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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CN02 WBG 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 70%.

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 CN02 WBG, 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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CN02 WBG is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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