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BG02 GME

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,021 mi
Last recorded83,021 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 83,021 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring mounts borderline corroded , prior repairs carried out to minimal standard (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 78,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 73,703 miles

Both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to furthest rear shackle mounting prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 70,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear compensator stiff

Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,181 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 67,181 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Furthest forward spring bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Furthest forward (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 63,287 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 63,262 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT AND REAR LEAF SPRING AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,325 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,618 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 54,457 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,235 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,210 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,405 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 48,405 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,875 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,281 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 44,305 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre badly cracking and wearing uneven recommend attention

offside front tyre badly cracking recommend attention

Fail 17 May 2011 44,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front brake discs wearing and nearside slightly scored

nearside front tyre badly cracking and wearing uneven recommend attention

offside front tyre badly cracking recommend attention

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,850 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,027 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 37,027 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,210 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,959 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,913 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 GME is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG02 GME, 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 GME is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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