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BV02 CYF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,937 mi
Last recorded95,937 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 95,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 95,937 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,727 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole in outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,863 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,863 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 79,693 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 79,675 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,274 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 79,269 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Mar 2013 79,246 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre worn slightly low

Oil leak

Power steering leak

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 78,878 miles

no spare wheel

Fail 16 Nov 2011 78,878 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

no spare wheel

Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,489 miles

ADVISE:- several brake pipes at rear corroded, both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 67,489 miles

ADVISE:- several brake pipes at rear corroded, both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,170 miles

ADVISE:- chip in windscreen,several brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,911 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 37,072 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,499 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 CYF 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 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 CYF, 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 CYF is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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