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BG02 HEU

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,400 mi
Last recorded171,400 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 171,400 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 171,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 169,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 147,904 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion to sill area but no holes , (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 136,498 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s front pads worn more than n/sfront (3.5.1g)

corrosion on various parts of underbody

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 2 Mar 2017 136,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor crossmember next to top shock absorber mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s front pads worn more than n/sfront (3.5.1g)

corrosion on various parts of underbody

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2016 131,284 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin (7.1.2)

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 9 Mar 2016 131,284 miles

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin (7.1.2)

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 24 Nov 2014 119,302 miles

1.o/s front tyre worn low just on limit 2.rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2014 119,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

1.o/s front tyre worn low just on limit 2.rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 98,120 miles

all brake pipes hevily undersealed

weld repair heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Nov 2013 98,120 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

all brake pipes hevily undersealed

underside very dirty making it difficult to inspect

Pass 14 Nov 2012 87,587 miles

Both rear tyres have slight perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 79,813 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 74,493 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,005 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,636 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 22 Jun 2007 56,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,106 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 44,752 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 HEU is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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