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BU02 GZY

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,927 mi
Last recorded114,927 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 GZY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 114,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Inner sill has weld repair

Fail 19 Sep 2024 114,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Apr 2023 113,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 111,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 111,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 111,289 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 110,505 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2017 106,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front off side front hubs slight play

Nearside Rear off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Rear osr wheel bearings slight play

Fail 18 Oct 2017 106,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front off side front hubs slight play

Nearside Rear off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Rear osr wheel bearings slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,643 miles

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

Front brake imbalance.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 97,643 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2015 91,727 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases

ns /os sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2015 91,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

minor leak of exhaust gases

ns /os sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2013 84,031 miles

battery tray surface corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,963 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 83,963 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 83,534 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 83,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 132,718 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 105,725 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 105,725 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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BU02 GZY is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BU02 GZY, 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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BU02 GZY is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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