CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG02 GXU

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,409 mi
Last recorded86,409 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 86,409 miles

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

Nearside Front slight bind

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front slight bind

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 85,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch behind strut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch behind strut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,653 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,786 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 84,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Towbar attachment defective pin (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 83,447 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,220 miles

Dampness around number 4 injector, but no visible leak

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front slight bind

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 81,018 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper windscreen cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower corner windscreen cracked

Offside Lower sill slight corrosion

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front wheels slight bind

Pass 6 Jan 2016 79,238 miles

Nearside Front windscreen cracked

Nearside Rear tyre nail slight cracking

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front windscreen cracked

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion middle sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 77,158 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f/ upper windscreen small crack

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 3 Jan 2014 74,726 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust emitts blue smoke

small scratches to windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,157 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 66,773 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,255 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,322 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 49,244 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,491 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 88,491 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 68,951 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 68,951 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 52,484 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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG02 GXU is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GXU, 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

How do I check the history of BG02 GXU?

You can check the full history of BG02 GXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG02 GXU registered?

BG02 GXU is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is BG02 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 GXU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG02 GXU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG02 GXU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.