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BV02 CWJ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,464 mi
Last recorded75,464 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2021 75,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner d link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine mounts worn/weakened

front and rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2019 74,651 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 73,404 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 73,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 69,736 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 69,517 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,116 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 67,116 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 63,860 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

clutch worn

Fail 23 Nov 2015 63,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

clutch worn

Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,733 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 57,873 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 57,873 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,715 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,887 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

one of twin horns not working

Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,145 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,054 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,476 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 38,661 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 CWJ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV02 CWJ, 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 CWJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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