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BV02 CXJ

2002 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,315 mi
Last recorded93,315 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 CXJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 93,315 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 89,317 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,671 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 88,596 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under the bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by the jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,995 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 74,803 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,586 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 73,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in rear leaf spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside of rear crossmember in rear leaf spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,257 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 72,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill in front belt mount (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill in belt mount (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill at front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill at rear in mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside of rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,657 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 70,657 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,872 miles

offside and nearside inner and outer sills along full lenght corroded but no holes

outer casing of rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking yet

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,622 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded along full lenght but not excessively

Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,621 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded along full lenght but not excessively

Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,370 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 63,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,352 miles

inner faces of both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,052 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs

front brakes imbalance close to lomit

offside door mirror damaged

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,280 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,655 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,570 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 38,537 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2006 33,958 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 CXJ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CXJ, 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 CXJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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