MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail x3 around bump stop (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner quarter panel x2 (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail/ floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis crossmember next to load valve (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner quarter panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre outer sill (5.2.6)
Both front tyre valves split
Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges, non testable tread
Both windscreen wipers poor
Corrosion along both inner sills
Corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches
Corrosion to nearside front outer sill
Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill
Corrosion to offside rear outer sill
Corrosion to rear valance
Horn operation poor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake load valve linkage in poor condition
Both front tyres worn on inner edge
Corrosion along both inner & outer sills
Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
Corrosion to rear valance
Heavy corrosion to front floors
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section by front spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded formost (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Both rear tyres worn low
Brake fluid level low & nearside rear brake back plate damp
Corrosion along both inner sills
Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
Corrosion to rear valance
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Corrosion to rear chassis cross member
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre worn l;ow on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake imbalance high
Slight interaction between nearside rear lamps
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Corrosion to rear chassis cross member
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre worn l;ow on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake imbalance high
Slight interaction between nearside rear lamps
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Corrosion to offside rear inner sill and nearside rear outer sill
Corrosion to rear anchor brackets
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
corrosion to rear chassis
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
various underbody corroied
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre has nail in tread and worn on edges
o/s/r spring hanger corroede (front)
oily undeside
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre has nail in tread and worn on edges
o/s/r spring hanger corroede (front)
oily undeside
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
areas of corrosion to underside
front suspension bushes deteriorated
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear lense damaged
o/s/f tyre nr limit
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
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BG02 YBR is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 YBR, 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 YBR is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 2002.
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