MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,466 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
door mirrors wobble but still function
rusty at various places at rear but no more holes at this time
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
door mirrors wobble but still function
rusty at various places at rear but no more holes at this time
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside and offside front lower wishbone bushes starting to unbond
rear brake pipe to compensator surface rust
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
nearside and offside front lower wishbone bushes starting to unbond
rear brake pipe to compensator surface rust
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front wishbone mounting bushes getting worn
both rear tyres getting low
poor image nearside headlamp
some accident damage bonnet edge
some play both front anti roll bar mounting bushes
some play steering rack
front discs showing signs of corrosion
rear view mirror missing
some corrosion rear chassis rails and rear floors
some play both front drop links
some play steering rack
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG02 HLZ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HLZ, 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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What year was BG02 HLZ registered?
BG02 HLZ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 July 2002.
Is BG02 HLZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG02 HLZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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