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BN02 BMU

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,761 mi
Last recorded141,761 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 141,761 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside floor to sill and and throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 139,480 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside and nearside sills corroded and previously repaired

Pass 27 Oct 2020 135,456 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tires perished

offside and nearside sills corroded but not affecting prescribe areas

Pass 15 May 2019 131,695 miles

offside and nearside sills have surface corrosion

rear frame structure has slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2018 126,921 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 126,921 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 121,394 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 118,224 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 115,952 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 112,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 106,303 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 102,624 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 102,624 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 98,073 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 98,073 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 91,405 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 81,084 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 73,171 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 64,306 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 BMU is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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