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BG02 XAP

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,677 mi
Last recorded83,677 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 83,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 75,227 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,227 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,828 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and near to legal limit

Fail 26 Jun 2014 71,828 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and near to legal limit

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,817 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,993 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 69,247 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,247 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 68,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

offside front wishbone rear rubber mount starting to split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,446 miles

offside front wishbone rear rubber mount starting to split

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,036 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 67,036 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

neareside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside steering arm slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,061 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 60,614 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 47,766 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 XAP is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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