MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rose bush on front suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint dust cover split as well (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill excessively corroded under body kit (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rose bush on front suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around top shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded around rear suspension leaf spring front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded around rear suspension leaf spring front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded under body kit (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch only turns off when lights are turned off (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills under covers (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills under cover (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis around shocker top (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills under covers (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills under cover (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting area (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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear wheel arch slight corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear wheel arch slight corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front inner anti roll bar bush worn (slight play)
offside front anti roll bar link dust cover is split
offside front inner anti roll bar bush worn (slight play)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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BT51 OZG is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BT51 OZG, 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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BT51 OZG is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 2002.
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