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BV02 DCZ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,279 mi
Last recorded128,279 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 128,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded battery tray area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 125,125 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 119,415 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 111,128 miles

Both Rear tyres old & perished

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Oil level Low

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 104,855 miles

all rear brake pipes slight corosoin

Pass 4 May 2012 99,761 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 93,096 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 86,910 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 80,254 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 72,051 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2007 65,151 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,666 miles

drivers mirror (offside)cracked

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 DCZ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DCZ, 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 DCZ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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