MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
463,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ02 XHP is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BJ02 XHP, 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 XHP registered?
BJ02 XHP is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 June 2002.
Is BJ02 XHP safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ02 XHP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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