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BN02 BLK

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,452 mi
Last recorded102,452 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 102,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear loading door handle missing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 97,412 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 97,412 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 93,912 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

engine mounts weak

front brake binding slightly

front discs pitted

front suspension bushes perished

offside rear drum slightly warpped

oil leak

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and getting low

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,483 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front number plate water damaged

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre below limit on edges

offside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear tyres slightly out of shape

rear wheel arches corroded

surfac corrosion inner and outer sills, front and rear floor, front and rear chassis, cross members

Fail 10 Feb 2010 88,483 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front number plate water damaged

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre below limit on edges

offside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear tyres slightly out of shape

rear wheel arches corroded

surfac corrosion inner and outer sills, front and rear floor, front and rear chassis, cross members

Fail 13 Feb 2009 81,838 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r spring front hanger corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2009 81,838 miles

n/s/r spring front hanger corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2008 74,441 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Ns & Os inner & Outer sills are corroded

Ns & oS floor pans are corroded

Osr brake is grabbing slightly

Rear crossmember is corroded

Rear spring hangers are corroded

Steel brake pipes are corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2008 74,441 miles

Ns & Os inner & Outer sills are corroded

Ns & oS floor pans are corroded

Osr brake is grabbing slightly

Rear crossmember is corroded

Rear spring hangers are corroded

Steel brake pipes are corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,256 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 62,364 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 BLK is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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