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BG02 GJZ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,958 mi
Last recorded78,958 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 GJZ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 78,958 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2022 74,584 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 May 2022 74,584 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,054 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 69,539 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 69,385 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 68,982 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 68,982 miles

Fuel hose leaking leak off pipe (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,490 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 67,490 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 62,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,992 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,313 miles

exhaust corroded

rear shock mounts slightly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 56,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

rear shock mounts slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2011 53,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 30 Jul 2011 53,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 3 Aug 2010 50,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,517 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,899 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,222 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,916 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 35,104 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,104 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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BG02 GJZ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG02 GJZ, 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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BG02 GJZ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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