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BN02 BKL

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,368 mi
Last recorded72,368 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 72,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,930 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,102 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 49,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,978 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 47,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front wiper blades torn

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,017 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,067 miles

both rear tyres perishing

n/s wiper torn

no interior mirror

Fail 13 Oct 2009 46,067 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perishing

n/s wiper torn

no interior mirror

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,641 miles

both rear tyres and spare tyre perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,725 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 42,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2005 39,523 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 39,523 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

no interior mirror

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

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