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BG02 XLS

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,616 mi
Last recorded140,616 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 140,616 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under body (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre weather cracked

bot front tyres weather cracked

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2017 137,271 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 137,271 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 137,270 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded near comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking under floor (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 135,785 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 129,982 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 124,607 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear crossmember has corrosion by toe eye

Pass 17 Feb 2013 118,460 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 116,392 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres perishing slightly

Fail 15 Mar 2012 116,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres perishing slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2011 113,130 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 113,129 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 110,712 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 110,712 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

chips in screen, close to limits

Pass 23 Mar 2009 108,182 miles

various brake pipes corroding

both c.v boots deteriating

oil leak

various slight corrosion topside underneth

various tyres close to limit

windscreen has damage

Pass 21 Aug 2008 99,098 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,528 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 59,847 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 59,843 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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