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BV02 NEJ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,974 mi
Last recorded147,974 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 147,974 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Bottom sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Bottom sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2017 139,409 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 139,404 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Mark yellow (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 132,087 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limits

front brake pads low

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2015 125,259 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 5 Apr 2014 117,673 miles

both front to rear metal pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre to limits

o/s/r spring hanger rusty

play n/s/f rooll bar bush

Fail 4 Apr 2014 117,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge at time of test

slight corrosion to o/s/r spring hanger

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar bush

Pass 6 Apr 2013 110,471 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on both edges

Fail 6 Apr 2013 110,471 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2012 102,563 miles

slight play in n/s of steering

Pass 3 May 2011 97,481 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 96,201 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,346 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 92,848 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 89,102 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 89,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,987 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 NEJ 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 NEJ, 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 NEJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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