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BN02 AYY

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,058 mi
Last recorded153,058 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 153,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brace at chassis near forward spring eye (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward spring eye mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion generally present underneath vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2016 146,556 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 145,879 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded several pipes around load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All front suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Front brakes have slight fluctuation

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively

Pass 13 Aug 2015 132,574 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 123,345 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 123,332 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 114,040 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 104,279 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 89,221 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 76,516 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,656 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 59,393 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 59,393 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,065 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 52,065 miles

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

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 AYY is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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