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BN02 BUP

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,900 mi
Last recorded132,900 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 132,900 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corroded in places underneth vehicle

rear shock absorbers top anchor points heavily undersealed at repair

underneath corroded

undersealed at rear supension areas

Fail 2 Sep 2014 132,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear shock absorbers top anchor points heavily undersealed at repair

underneath corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 122,953 miles

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

power steering drive belt deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2013 122,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

power steering drive belt deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 114,706 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 114,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 104,999 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 97,377 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 93,235 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,931 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 88,171 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 76,438 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 76,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 BUP is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BUP, 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 BUP is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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