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EK52 XNO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

215,848 mi
Last recorded215,848 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 XNO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 215,848 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 210,855 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 210,852 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 200,149 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 194,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 184,166 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 184,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 175,178 miles

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

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

front screen has damage outside of wiper arc

n/s rear spring front spring housing slight corrosion

o/s rear spring front spring housing has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2011 161,113 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f door mirror glass slight damage

Pass 30 Sep 2009 148,531 miles

slight damage to o/s door mirror glass

Pass 10 Oct 2008 139,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake imbalance 22%

Pass 18 Oct 2007 131,451 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 113,507 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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EK52 XNO is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EK52 XNO, 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 EK52 XNO registered?

EK52 XNO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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