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BJ52 HNK

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,134 mi
Last recorded157,134 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 HNK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 157,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 146,158 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 146,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 134,534 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 134,534 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 123,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on rear valance

Pass 4 Oct 2013 112,150 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,648 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 95,093 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 85,626 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 85,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 77,552 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,377 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 58,513 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,434 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 35,200 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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BJ52 HNK is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ52 HNK, 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 BJ52 HNK registered?

BJ52 HNK is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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