MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,438 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
wood panel fitted to rear floor unable to ascertain if metal behind corroded or split
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
general surface corrosion to various areas
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside center supplying nearside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside center supplying offside of vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Lower section of wing arch by cill (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Forward leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Lower section of wing arch by cill (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer cill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Forward leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG02 XMU is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XMU, 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 XMU is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 July 2002.
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