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BP02 VJL

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,846 mi
Last recorded105,846 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 VJL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 105,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box corroding.

n/s/f floor corroding.

n/s/r & o/s/r (front) spring mountings corroding.

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroding.

o/s outer sill corroding.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 102,495 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r (front) spring mountings corroding.

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroding.

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 95,396 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r leaf spring (front) mountings corroding.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 92,356 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/r & o/s/r front spring mountings corroding.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 88,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 85,553 miles

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

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)

n/s/r chassis around damper mounting corroding.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 85,553 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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)

n/s/r chassis around damper mounting corroding.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 81,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 77,455 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 73,841 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 69,434 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 64,812 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 59,412 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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BP02 VJL 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 86.7%.

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 BP02 VJL, 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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BP02 VJL is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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