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BG02 KJE

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,706 mi
Last recorded175,706 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 175,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2018 175,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2017 173,625 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 173,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 169,662 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 164,862 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 159,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 159,844 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 156,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 152,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 137,539 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 119,994 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 119,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 113,518 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 105,440 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 100,537 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 89,121 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 KJE 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 KJE, 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 KJE is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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