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BG02 WVP

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,369 mi
Last recorded88,369 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 88,369 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,535 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 86,535 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,433 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 83,433 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,509 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Nearside rear shocker absorber plate becoming corroded

Offside front brake has slight binding

Oil leak

Rear back box exhaust becoming corroded

Vehicle has slight power steering leak

Fail 20 Jan 2014 78,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside rear shocker absorber plate becoming corroded

Offside front brake has slight binding

Oil leak

Rear back box exhaust becoming corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle has slight power steering leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,777 miles

Back box exhaust becoming corroded

N/S parking brake cable insecure

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

Oil leak

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,650 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 72,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 67,254 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,418 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 52,073 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 45,655 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,300 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 28,298 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 28,298 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak

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 WVP 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 70.6%.

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 WVP, 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 WVP is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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