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BV02 EBA

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,141 mi
Last recorded90,141 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 90,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,595 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 78,306 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,181 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 67,217 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 59,586 miles

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

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

heavy rumbling noise from cam belt area

play o/s/front steering rack

un-able to see front pads for wear

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,560 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,018 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 45,081 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 45,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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 EBA is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EBA, 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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What year was BV02 EBA registered?

BV02 EBA is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BV02 EBA safe to buy?

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