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BN02 BFL

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,770 mi
Last recorded139,770 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 139,770 miles

both front arm front bushes split

rear exhaust box poor

rear tyre low

Fail 25 Jun 2011 139,692 miles

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

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

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

both front arm front bushes split

rear exhaust box poor

rear tyre low

Pass 21 Jun 2010 129,031 miles

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

n/s sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s front wheel bearing showing signs of wear ?

Pass 29 Jun 2009 114,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 114,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 99,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 81,743 miles

Slight windscreen damage to N/S

Pass 21 Jun 2006 69,338 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 69,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 53,096 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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BN02 BFL is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BFL, 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 BN02 BFL registered?

BN02 BFL is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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