MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake discs worn
o/s/r tyre perished
rear brake pipes corroded
rear brake pipes covered
rear chassis corroded
rear chassis repairs covered
rear registration plate slightly damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear chassis corroded
rear chassis repairs covered
front brake discs worn
o/s/r tyre perished
rear brake pipes corroded
rear brake pipes covered
rear registration plate slightly damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both sills corroded
brake pipes corroded
chassis corroded
engine misfire
n/s seat belt slightly damaged
oil leaks
rear arches corroded
springs corroded
washers poor
wishbone bushes deteriorated
brake pipes corroded
chassis corroded
flexy hoses deteriorated
front tyres worn
sills corroded
springs worn and corroded
wishbone bushes deteriorated
Offside rear spring hanger corroded
Rear cross member corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear spring hanger corroded
Rear cross member corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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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BV02 CSU is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 BV02 CSU, 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 BV02 CSU registered?
BV02 CSU is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2002.
Is BV02 CSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV02 CSU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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