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BG02 WVZ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,727 mi
Last recorded89,727 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2014 89,727 miles

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,716 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,741 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 79,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 74,832 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 70,108 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,211 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 64,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,449 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 50,809 miles

both rear tyre outer walls perishing.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 43,258 miles

BRAKE PIPE CLIP SNAPED

Pass 23 Nov 2005 36,069 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 WVZ 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 75%.

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 WVZ, 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 WVZ registered?

BG02 WVZ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is BG02 WVZ safe to buy?

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