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BV02 CXF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,852 mi
Last recorded124,852 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 124,852 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 124,741 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills and offside rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower arm bushes worn badly

steering rack worn badly

Pass 10 Apr 2015 120,645 miles

both front tyres on limits

brake pipes very rusty and weak

floor sills and chassis all very rusty and weak

freeplay in steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2015 120,638 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on limits

brake pipes very rusty and weak

floor sills and chassis all very rusty and weak

freeplay in steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2014 115,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

freeplay in steering rack

front lower arm bushes worn and splitting out

front number plate in poor condition

sills and floor rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2014 115,712 miles

freeplay in steering rack

front lower arm bushes worn and splitting out

front number plate in poor condition

sills and floor rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2013 111,784 miles

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

freeplay in steering rack

lower arm bushes worn

offside front and rear tyres low

sills rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2013 111,784 miles

freeplay in steering rack

lower arm bushes worn

offside front and rear tyres low

sills rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2012 108,738 miles

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

airbaglight on

engine mounts defective

Fail 28 Mar 2012 108,723 miles

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

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

airbaglight on

engine mounts defective

Pass 4 Apr 2011 106,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 103,531 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 103,531 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 100,874 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 100,874 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front discs rusty and wearing thin

front numberplate cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2008 97,822 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear no plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 89,366 miles

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

rear no plate starting to deteriorate.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 81,504 miles

front brake disc's worn

slight movement in steering rack

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 CXF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CXF, 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 CXF is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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