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BV02 CVC

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

104,941 mi
Last recorded104,941 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2013 104,941 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 104,941 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 97,396 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 97,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 90,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Fail 15 Jul 2010 83,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,483 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 65,452 miles

front number plate marked

Fail 9 Jul 2008 65,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate marked

Pass 3 Jul 2007 61,004 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 61,004 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,707 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 39,707 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CVC is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CVC, 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 CVC is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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