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BG02 XDO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,301 mi
Last recorded153,301 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 153,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 153,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 152,707 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 151,925 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 151,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 149,894 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from nearside drive sharft gearbox oil seal.

Fail 17 Aug 2013 148,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

crack in windscreen nearside lower.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 148,679 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen nearside lower.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 147,209 miles

crack in windscreen nearside.

ignition switch faulty.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 147,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

crack in windscreen nearside.

ignition switch faulty.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 144,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 141,149 miles

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

front discs corroded..

Pass 16 Sep 2009 137,086 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 132,850 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 132,850 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 127,943 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 127,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 100,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 68,795 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 68,782 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively 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 XDO is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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