MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipes corroding
Corrosion to exhaust silencer
Front indicators slightly faded
O/S mirror slightly loose
O/S/F + O/S/R tyres close to changing
Stonechip to windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
damp at off side cv boot but not split
off side rear tyre showing uneven wear
slight brake bind to both the off side rear and near side front
various underbody corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
exhaust system starting to corrode.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN02 BUO is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 BUO, 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 BUO registered?
BN02 BUO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 July 2002.
Is BN02 BUO safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN02 BUO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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