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BN02 BVV

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

204,407 mi
Last recorded204,407 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 204,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 195,854 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 195,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded battery tray (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 193,644 miles

n/s r hand brake effort limit just met

Pass 13 Jul 2015 189,729 miles

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

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

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

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

signs of tyre contact on offside rear inner arch

Pass 7 Jul 2014 186,119 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 186,119 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs are wearing thin on inner surfaces

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

signs of both rear tyres have rubbed on inner arch side walls

Pass 17 Jul 2013 182,705 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 182,705 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 174,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 174,818 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 168,381 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 163,082 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2009 163,082 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2008 129,649 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 102,818 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 78,391 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BVV is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BVV, 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 BVV is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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