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BN02 BHW

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,050 mi
Last recorded102,050 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,050 miles

Nearside Front win and door EXCESSIVELY damaged

oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Aug 2017 102,049 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front win and door EXCESSIVELY damaged

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 May 2016 98,729 miles

suspect oil lerk from engine

Fail 4 May 2016 98,728 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipes insecure from front to rear of vehicle

suspect oil lerk from engine

Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,413 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 90,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 90,711 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 86,205 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 81,423 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,636 miles

front discs worn

Fail 16 Feb 2010 70,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 70,176 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 69,005 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 66,821 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 57,728 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 57,726 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 BHW 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 BHW, 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 BHW is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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