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BJ02 OTD

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,100 mi
Last recorded103,100 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 OTD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,100 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all underside of van covered in underseal

brake pipe covered in underseal

o/s sill starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jan 2014 103,098 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipe covered in underseal

o/s sill starting to corrode

rear of car starting to corrode

Pass 4 Feb 2013 98,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shockabsobertings slightly corroded

rear back pannel slightly bent

Fail 30 Jan 2013 98,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shockabsobertings slightly corroded

rear back pannel slightly bent

Pass 11 Jan 2012 91,436 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes covered can not see to test

crack in screen outside zone a and b

n/s rear panell bent slightly

o/s rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 83,365 miles

crack in screen out sidezone a and b

rear back pannel bent slightly

rear shock absorber top mountings slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2011 83,365 miles

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

crack in screen out sidezone a and b

rear back pannel bent slightly

rear shock absorber top mountings slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,666 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

all under side of car starting to corode

Pass 3 Feb 2009 60,446 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to perrish on side walls

both rear shock absorbers top covers corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,995 miles

both rear shock absorbers top covers slighty corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,397 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 37,316 miles

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

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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BJ02 OTD is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ02 OTD, 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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What year was BJ02 OTD registered?

BJ02 OTD is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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