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BU02 ZDE

2002 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,570 mi
Last recorded133,570 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ZDE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2010 133,570 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 133,570 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 129,737 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 129,737 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 121,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm slightly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2007 111,685 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 91,803 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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BU02 ZDE is a 2002 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU02 ZDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 ZDE registered?

BU02 ZDE is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BU02 ZDE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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