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BV02 DFA

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,920 mi
Last recorded85,920 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2016 85,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,463 miles

brake pipes waxed

Pass 19 Mar 2011 83,244 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,307 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,280 miles

all brake pipes and brake flexies

near side rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2009 79,257 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 65,717 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 65,717 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pipes are corroded

exaust corroded

rear crossmember damaged

slight brake fluctuations at front brakes

Pass 13 Jun 2006 55,856 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 55,856 miles

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

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

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 DFA is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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