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BV02 EAW

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,600 mi
Last recorded149,600 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 149,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 149,019 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross Member showing signs of corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle in a poor condition and showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2017 149,019 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear exhaust silencer poor and rusty condition

Pass 10 Jul 2015 140,546 miles

Nearside front drop link gaitor deterated

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

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

Underside has some surface rust

Pass 1 Aug 2014 135,328 miles

rear chassis rusty

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2014 135,061 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear chassis rusty

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2013 127,132 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 122,256 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Front brake discs poor

General underbody corrosion

offside rear handbrake cable adrift

Fail 21 Jul 2012 122,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake pipes corroding

Front brake discs poor

General underbody corrosion

offside rear handbrake cable adrift

Pass 22 Jun 2011 117,878 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 117,878 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 114,845 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 108,364 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 103,705 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 103,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

adv light corrosion on under body

Pass 21 Jun 2007 91,715 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 84,877 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 EAW is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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