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CN52 VGX

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,240 mi
Last recorded77,240 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 VGX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 77,240 miles

slight blow exhaust surface corrosion both sills

Pass 24 Jul 2013 72,781 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,780 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,732 miles

os ns floors and sills surface corrosion rear valance surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,638 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 56,626 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,968 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 43,966 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,241 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 41,241 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,848 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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CN52 VGX is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CN52 VGX, 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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What year was CN52 VGX registered?

CN52 VGX is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is CN52 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN52 VGX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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