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BN02 BFJ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,920 mi
Last recorded88,920 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,920 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 84,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 84,793 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 78,481 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 78,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,170 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,784 miles

outer sills corroding. nearside weakning withg corrosion. corrosion front brake discs. brake pipes showing corrosion.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 63,784 miles

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

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

outer sills corroding. nearside weakning withg corrosion. corrosion front brake discs. brake pipes showing corrosion.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 56,074 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

minor leak on exhaust down pipe section

ns rear / front spring hanger corroded

ns rear tyre nailed

os ns outer sill/ lower lips corroded

os ns sill backs corroded

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,074 miles

minor leak on exhaust down pipe section

ns rear / front spring hanger corroded

ns rear tyre nailed

os ns outer sill/ lower lips corroded

os ns sill backs corroded

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,599 miles

slight corrosion offside and nearside front brake discs. offside front tyre very close to limit

Fail 27 Sep 2007 51,599 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

slight corrosion offside and nearside front brake discs. offside front tyre very close to limit

Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,649 miles

rear brake pipes showing corrosion. corrosion front brake discs. slight fluctuation rear brakes. front brakes show a slight brake imbalance. nearside rear tyre screw in tyre tread

Pass 28 Jul 2005 36,017 miles

large screw in nearside rear tyre.

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 BFJ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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