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BV02 CSU

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,798 mi
Last recorded169,798 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 CSU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 169,798 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 169,770 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 147,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 122,106 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

front tyres worn

sills corroded

springs worn and corroded

wishbone bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2010 114,355 miles

Offside rear spring hanger corroded

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2010 114,352 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 98,880 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 98,878 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 88,704 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 88,704 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 75,005 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 64,109 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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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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BV02 CSU is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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