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BG02 WWA

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,272 mi
Last recorded111,272 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 111,272 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 111,271 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear spring eye mount areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 102,902 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 102,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 84,092 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear inner wheel arch shows signs of tyre fowling

Pass 21 Sep 2013 70,158 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 70,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,859 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 65,859 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,197 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 61,197 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 55,886 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,097 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 55,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,431 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,200 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,471 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 56,943 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 WWA is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WWA, 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 WWA is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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