MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,492 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired valve broken (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also ball joint excessive play (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlamp smashed (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both leaf spring mounts (2.4.A.3)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s and n/s (6.6.6)
back box corroded
n/s/r tyre walls worn
o/s/f tyre inner edge worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front headlight damaged.
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside wing mirror damaged.
Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated.
slight oil leak on gearbox
slight oil leak on power steering pump.
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front headlight damaged.
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside wing mirror damaged.
Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated.
slight oil leak on gearbox
slight oil leak on power steering pump.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s steering rack gaitor cracked
rear silencer corroded
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush split
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush split
o/s steering rack gaitor cracked
rear silencer corroded
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
steering feels rough in operation
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
n/s rear tyre starting to perish
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
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BG02 GZV is a 2002 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 GZV, 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 GZV is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 June 2002.
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