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EK02 BXR

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,962 mi
Last recorded130,962 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 BXR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 130,962 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 130,961 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 130,861 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 130,832 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 129,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to cylinder from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both sill panels have been repaired

engine bay covers

Fail 25 Jan 2021 129,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to cylinder from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both sill panels have been repaired

engine bay covers

Pass 10 Feb 2020 127,118 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 127,116 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 124,488 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 121,371 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,071 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 106,448 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 100,602 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 94,656 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,453 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,925 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 70,573 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 70,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,650 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,557 miles

front roof rack mounts insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2006 41,289 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,832 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 39,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EK02 BXR is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK02 BXR, 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 EK02 BXR registered?

EK02 BXR is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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