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BG02 GTF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,511 mi
Last recorded127,511 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 127,511 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 127,500 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 119,807 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 119,794 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,296 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 111,296 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 103,008 miles

front brakes slightly binding

n/s rear tyre perished

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 19 Apr 2012 102,926 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 102,894 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 101,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 99,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 99,211 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 94,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 90,047 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 81,669 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 80,389 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine noise from timing belt area, requires investigating before engine damage acures .

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 GTF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GTF, 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 GTF is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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