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CN51 HWB

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,127 mi
Last recorded145,127 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 HWB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 145,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 143,296 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 143,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 142,634 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 142,634 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 142,308 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 141,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2017 141,315 miles

Surface corrosion on both sides, inner and outer sills

Various surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2016 140,201 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 138,457 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

surface corrosion to both outer sills

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2015 138,457 miles

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 15 Dec 2014 136,831 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 135,425 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to outer sills

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2012 133,877 miles

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

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2011 133,083 miles

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

Surface corrosion on offside outer sill

Various surface corrosion underneath vehicle.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 131,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 123,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 111,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 95,682 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 95,470 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 80,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 80,378 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 64,675 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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CN51 HWB is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CN51 HWB, 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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CN51 HWB is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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