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CN51 HWS

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,733 mi
Last recorded156,733 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 156,733 miles

surface rusting and corrosion to both o/s n/s outer sills and rear cross member

Fail 17 Jun 2016 156,733 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated refill (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing replace (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking pipe to fuel filter new clip (7.2.3)

surface rusting and corrosion to both o/s n/s outer sills and rear cross member

Pass 9 Jun 2015 149,039 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2014 140,673 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 133,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 133,324 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 125,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 125,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 120,257 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 120,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 110,896 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 110,895 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 105,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 104,994 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 91,449 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 73,676 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 58,881 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 HWS is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HWS, 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 HWS is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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