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BV02 DZX

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

187,475 mi
Last recorded187,475 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 187,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

extensive corrosion and welding repairs to vehicle structure

Fail 30 May 2019 187,475 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

extensive corrosion and welding repairs to vehicle structure

Pass 23 Apr 2018 186,640 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to sills, floor pan,rear spring mounting points and rear shock absorber mounting points

Fail 14 Apr 2018 186,639 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to sills, floor pan,rear spring mounting points and rear shock absorber mounting points

Pass 28 Oct 2016 182,840 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 99,708 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full under body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 170,027 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 169,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 151,609 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 151,609 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 150,680 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate damaged

front wipers deteriorating

movement in n/s/f door mirror

o/s/f outer sill corroded

slight movement in passenger seat back rest

timing belt covers missing

Fail 22 Jan 2013 150,680 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate damaged

front wipers deteriorating

movement in n/s/f door mirror

o/s/f outer sill corroded

slight movement in passenger seat back rest

timing belt covers missing

Pass 5 Jan 2012 142,473 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 142,473 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 137,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 130,477 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 127,722 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 122,499 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 11 Dec 2007 122,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2007 114,523 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 114,229 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 95,902 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 DZX is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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