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BN02 BHX

2002 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,696 mi
Last recorded137,696 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 BHX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 137,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 137,696 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 May 2013 131,489 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 128,086 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 122,545 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 116,425 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 106,067 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 91,019 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 80,334 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 69,292 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 57,836 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 BHX is a 2002 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BHX, 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 BHX registered?

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

Is BN02 BHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 BHX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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