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BN02 BOV

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,856 mi
Last recorded103,856 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 103,856 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 103,856 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 89,473 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 89,433 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 73,706 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 65,637 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on outside edge

Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,103 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,165 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,126 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 34,126 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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 BOV is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BOV, 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 BOV registered?

BN02 BOV is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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