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BG02 YBD

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,672 mi
Last recorded124,672 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 124,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. off side rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides near the leaf spring mounting area has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 123,907 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 123,899 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 123,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 121,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 117,670 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis rusty

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2015 117,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 117,607 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 117,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 111,268 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 104,110 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 96,643 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 89,104 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,836 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 71,767 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 65,989 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 65,989 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 54,793 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 YBD 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 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBD, 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 YBD is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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