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BG02 XNH

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

251,833 mi
Last recorded251,833 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2015 251,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front to rear brakepipes protected

N/s front outer wing has corrosion

N/s rear brake has slight bind

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

O/s front wing has corrosion

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 245,258 miles

Both inner sill areas are corroded but not considered excessive

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 245,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both inner sill areas are corroded but not considered excessive

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 238,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 238,119 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 231,873 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 225,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 225,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 225,437 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 182,954 miles

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

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

rear cross member corroded

rear engine mounting failed

Pass 21 Jun 2010 182,954 miles

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

rear cross member corroded

rear engine mounting failed

Pass 22 Jun 2009 119,611 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 58,589 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 58,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 56,582 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 48,730 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 XNH is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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