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BV02 DPO

2002 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

3,000 mi
Last recorded3,000 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 DPO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 3,000 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2021 782 miles

All direction indicators not working fuse replaced (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative fuse replaced (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 100,393 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 98,784 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 96,434 miles

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2017 94,466 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 9 May 2017 94,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 6 May 2016 91,050 miles

Nearside rear tyre is bold on the inner shoulder

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 87,174 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 135,141 miles

slight wear in both front wishbone bushes

Fail 15 Apr 2013 132,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 132,549 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 125,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 122,561 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 122,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 110,102 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 88,307 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 71,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 66,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 66,479 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 59,897 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 59,897 miles

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

spare tyre defective

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 DPO is a 2002 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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