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CN51 HXM

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,563 mi
Last recorded124,563 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 124,563 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 124,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 122,081 miles

CORRODED REAR EXHAUST SILENCER.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SPARE WHEEL MISSING FROM CARRIER.

WEAKNESS AND REPAIRS TO INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND CHASSIS RAILS.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 122,081 miles

CORRODED REAR EXHAUST SILENCER.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SPARE WHEEL MISSING FROM CARRIER.

WEAKNESS AND REPAIRS TO INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND CHASSIS RAILS.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 119,421 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 119,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock top chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner too outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 117,145 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 117,127 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (front spring hanger) (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted OK (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted OK (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 114,183 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 110,509 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 106,633 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,291 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 85,402 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 78,273 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,584 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 61,106 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,433 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 HXM 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 76.5%.

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

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