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BG02 XHS

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

190,648 mi
Last recorded190,648 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 190,648 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 190,188 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 172,232 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 172,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 155,062 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 155,061 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 142,981 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 141,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer and inner sills rusty

near side front wheel rim slightly bent

off side rear tyre distorted

Fail 9 Nov 2010 141,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer and inner sills rusty

near side front wheel rim slightly bent

off side rear tyre distorted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 141,835 miles

4 rear brake pipes have slight surface rust

off side front brake pipe rusty

off side front to rear brake pipe rusty

off side rear tyre looks slightly distorted

outer sills rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2009 141,835 miles

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

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)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

4 rear brake pipes have slight surface rust

front discs slight distortion

off side front brake pipe rusty

off side front to rear brake pipe rusty

outer sills rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2008 119,363 miles

clutch noisey

nearside rear brake very slight binding

rear cross member corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2007 94,560 miles

rear flex ends corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,254 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 XHS is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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