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BG02 YAW

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,082 mi
Last recorded184,082 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 184,082 miles

rear chassis corroded but not excessive

Fail 10 May 2013 184,082 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear chassis corroded but not excessive

Pass 4 May 2012 164,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front CV boot is starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 May 2012 164,134 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front CV boot is starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 May 2011 145,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

water level low

Fail 13 May 2011 145,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

water level low

Pass 21 Apr 2010 124,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

r/r wheel brg slight noise lower arm bushes slight crack

Fail 21 Apr 2010 124,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

r/r wheel brg slight noise lower arm bushes slight crack

Pass 24 Apr 2009 105,775 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 105,774 miles

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2008 88,348 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 72,771 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 72,771 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2006 49,660 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 41,734 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 YAW is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YAW, 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 YAW is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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