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BG02 XNV

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,611 mi
Last recorded155,611 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 155,611 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both in side and out side sills has been welded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 152,997 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both in side and out side sills been welded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 151,046 miles

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

in my opion this van suffers from advanced corr

Fail 2 Oct 2015 151,046 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

in my opion this van suffers from advanced corr

Pass 7 Oct 2014 149,096 miles

BATTERY TRAY SMALL HOLE

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAKS

Fail 27 Sep 2014 149,096 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

BATTERY TRAY SMALL HOLE

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAKS

Pass 6 Sep 2013 145,726 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 143,021 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 141,079 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 141,077 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 130,190 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 130,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 114,519 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 114,519 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 94,414 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 75,223 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 75,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,057 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 XNV 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 XNV, 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 XNV is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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