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CW51 EXG

2002 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,708 mi
Last recorded90,708 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 EXG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 90,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 84,783 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 84,783 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,423 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 74,423 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,337 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 65,337 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 57,642 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,862 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 53,677 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,101 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,278 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 46,221 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,878 miles

n/s front wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,573 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,544 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,799 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 33,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,182 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,935 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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CW51 EXG is a 2002 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CW51 EXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW51 EXG registered?

CW51 EXG is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is CW51 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW51 EXG shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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