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BV02 DWN

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,032 mi
Last recorded106,032 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2014 106,032 miles

Brake Compensator Corroded But Operational

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 106,032 miles

Brake Compensator Corroded But Operational

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 103,888 miles

both rear leaf spring front hanger mounts rusted

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2012 99,445 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 95,956 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 92,254 miles

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

rear arches surface rust

Fail 1 Mar 2010 92,232 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

rear arches surface rust

Pass 28 Feb 2009 86,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate ageing

slight play steering rack

Fail 28 Feb 2009 86,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate ageing

slight play steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2008 75,784 miles

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

slight play in o/s rack knuckle

Pass 24 Feb 2007 67,556 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 55,311 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 55,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 DWN is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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