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BN02 BUW

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,761 mi
Last recorded162,761 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 162,761 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 156,232 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 152,625 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 152,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 147,078 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 147,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 140,471 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 134,751 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 130,111 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 127,267 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 127,267 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 123,138 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 123,138 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 103,780 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 BUW is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

BN02 BUW is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is BN02 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 BUW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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