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BG02 WUJ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,385 mi
Last recorded120,385 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 120,385 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight binding nearside rear brake

Pass 3 Jul 2012 111,024 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 110,994 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

offside rear wheel & tyre.....

Pass 4 Jul 2011 103,240 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 103,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 93,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,162 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 83,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,771 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 72,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion n/s/r front leaf spring mount

Pass 2 Jun 2007 66,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WUJ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WUJ, 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 WUJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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