MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low
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
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
o/s/f tyre worn low on both edges
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
slight play in n/s of steering
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BV02 NEJ registered?
BV02 NEJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 May 2002.
Is BV02 NEJ safe to buy?
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