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BV02 DYP

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,346 mi
Last recorded105,346 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2013 105,346 miles

front number plate water damaged

front washers poor

gear box mount worn

play in both front drop links

sills corroded

stone chips in windscreen

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front brake disc worn

front lower arm bushes unbonding

Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,957 miles

both front lower arm bushes unbonding

exhaust corroded

front brake disc worn

front number plate water damaged

o/s/r tyre age cracking

play in both front drop links

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,035 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes unbonding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc worn thin

front number plate slightly water damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges close to limit

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2010 83,499 miles

front disc worn

front number plate water damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f lower arm bushes age cracking and starting to unbond

rear engine mount worn

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2009 76,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blades worn on end

Pass 4 Jan 2008 76,330 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres out of shape

brake flexi ferrules corroded

corrosion lip on front discs

evidence that rear wheels have been fouling inner archs when over loaded

front bumper cracked

fuel pipes cable tied together

handbrake cable casings corroded

offside driveshaft inner gaitor clip insecure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2006 66,600 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 DYP is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DYP, 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 DYP is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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