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BW51 GOX

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

103,491 mi
Last recorded103,491 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 GOX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 103,491 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion to rear cross member both sides. corrosion to shock absorber cross member nearside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both front wheels difficult to turn (3.5.1k)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 100,124 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 100,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 96,287 miles

nearside outer sill repaired with filler /glassfibre within 30cm of seat belt mount

Fail 17 Nov 2015 96,285 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside outer sill repaired with filler /glassfibre within 30cm of seat belt mount

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside outer sills repaired with body filler near seat mounting

Fail 5 Nov 2014 91,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside outer sills repaired with body filler near seat mounting

Pass 28 Oct 2013 85,667 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 85,667 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,962 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 78,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 72,266 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 72,248 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,827 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 67,827 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,111 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 62,068 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 57,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 52,497 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 47,308 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,308 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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BW51 GOX is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW51 GOX, 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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BW51 GOX is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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