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BV02 SVU

2002 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,818 mi
Last recorded110,818 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 SVU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 110,818 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 110,816 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 110,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND PARTS HEAVLEY CORRODED

Pass 28 Sep 2009 110,789 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 110,788 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 87,266 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 74,224 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 58,394 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 SVU is a 2002 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

BV02 SVU is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is BV02 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 SVU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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