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BN02 BJF

2002 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,085 mi
Last recorded131,085 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 131,085 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 131,085 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 124,154 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 124,154 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 115,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 115,941 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 108,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 96,883 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 96,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 86,423 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 86,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 81,690 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 81,690 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 69,302 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,302 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,141 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,697 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,576 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 25,459 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 BJF is a 2002 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJF, 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 BJF registered?

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

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