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BN02 AYM

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,026 mi
Last recorded126,026 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 AYM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 126,026 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake limiter valve corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides suspension spring mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides and slight low (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 126,026 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake limiter valve corroded

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.2.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides suspension spring mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides and slight low (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 124,471 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2015 124,469 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to back (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 121,677 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 114,835 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 108,002 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 108,002 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 103,529 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 103,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 96,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 96,991 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 88,556 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 82,305 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 6 Jan 2007 74,113 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 61,542 miles

both rear tyres perishing

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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BN02 AYM 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 68.8%.

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 BN02 AYM, 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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BN02 AYM is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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