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BN02 BGY

2002 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,246 mi
Last recorded121,246 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 BGY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 121,246 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 121,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 114,224 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 110,278 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 107,704 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 107,704 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 99,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D link bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D link bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,719 miles

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

suspect rear wheel cylinders starting to seep

Fail 30 Apr 2015 93,719 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

suspect rear wheel cylinders starting to seep

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,647 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,990 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 72,351 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 72,351 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,802 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 63,802 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 50,096 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 50,096 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,668 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,505 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,806 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 32,060 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 BGY is a 2002 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BGY, 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 BGY is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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