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BV02 CXR

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,827 mi
Last recorded134,827 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 134,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 125,513 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 125,488 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering marked in yellow (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014
Pass 2 Apr 2013 105,611 miles

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

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

load sensing valve poor condition

rear exhaust poor condition

rear spring hangers poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2012 99,633 miles

Offside rear tyre has minor damage on inner side wall

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 92,708 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 85,370 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2010 85,370 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

abs light is on but no abs fitted

n/s/f wing mirror glass broken

oil around pas pump and pipe

Fail 17 Feb 2009 76,401 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

abs light is on but no abs fitted

n/s/f wing mirror glass broken

oil around pas pump and pipe

rear tyres getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in nearside wing mirror

Fail 12 Feb 2008 62,910 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in nearside wing mirror

Pass 17 Feb 2007 46,040 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 46,040 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2006 347,925 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 34,795 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 CXR is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CXR, 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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What year was BV02 CXR registered?

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

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