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BV02 DYY

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,173 mi
Last recorded97,173 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 97,173 miles

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Front Brake Pads Low

Legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm

Tested In Wet Conditions

Engine Oil Leaks

All Rear Metal Brakes Rusting

Bot Outer Driveshaft Gaitors Perishing

Both Inner Sills Rusting

Both Outer Sills Rusting

Both Rear Leaf Spring Forward Mounting Points Rusting

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm And Wearing on Edges

Offside Front Tyre 3mm And Wearing On Edges

Fail 12 Feb 2014 97,173 miles

All Rear Metal Brakes Rusting

Bot Outer Driveshaft Gaitors Perishing

Both Inner Sills Rusting

Both Outer Sills Rusting

Both Rear Leaf Spring Forward Mounting Points Rusting

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Front Brake Pads Low

Legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tested In Wet Conditions

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm And Wearing on Edges

Offside Front Tyre 3mm And Wearing On Edges

Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brakes uneven to limit, sills, os door shut, rear chassis, floor pan all corroded, arches corroded,

Fail 11 Apr 2011 74,151 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edges & cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,151 miles

both front tyres worn on edges & cracking

Pass 4 May 2010 67,188 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 67,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,789 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,542 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,921 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,622 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 DYY is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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