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BG02 XER

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

52,528 mi
Last recorded52,528 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,528 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 52,514 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Heater fan not working.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,480 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 51,480 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Heater fan u/s.Gearchange faulty and securing bolt to gearbox missing.Hazards seemed faulty then operated as normal.It appears that the radiator mounts are damaged.Cooling fan touches plastic when operating.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,076 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 49,068 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jan 2010 47,690 miles

A touch of play exists at front wheel bearings.Nearside sill is showing signs of corrosion.Nearside wishbone bush has slight seperation.

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,690 miles

A touch of play exists at front wheel bearings.Nearside sill is showing signs of corrosion.Nearside wishbone bush has slight seperation.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,912 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 46,904 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,024 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 41,024 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front to rear brake pipe is insecure.(Hanging down.)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,347 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 33,357 miles

Front pads are nearly worn and discs are becoming rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2006 33,357 miles

Front pads are nearly worn and discs are becoming rusty

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XER is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XER, 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 XER is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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