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BV02 EAF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,234 mi
Last recorded111,234 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 111,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise underbody corrossion and sills rear back panel

Pass 9 Dec 2024 107,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise underbody corrossion and sills and all suspension components

Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise corrossion osr and nsr shock mount areas

advise underbody corrossion and sills and all suspension components

Pass 1 Dec 2022 101,086 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise nsr and osr suspension areas corrossion advise sills corrossion

Pass 2 Dec 2021 96,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise osr and nsr suspension areas corrossion

Fail 2 Dec 2021 96,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise osr and nsr suspension areas corrossion

Pass 1 Dec 2020 91,089 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2019 83,869 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2018 81,921 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 81,921 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear valance (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 81,900 miles

Offside Rear rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2017 81,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,229 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 80,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,696 miles

corrosion to rear not in a prescribed area

exhaust backbox corroded but not blowing

Fail 24 Feb 2015 79,695 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

corrosion to rear not in a prescribed area

exhaust backbox corroded but not blowing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,048 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 77,717 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 69,594 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,594 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,811 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 62,811 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,769 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 58,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 56,966 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,797 miles

cracks in rear tyre walls

Pass 16 May 2006 50,761 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 4,966 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 EAF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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