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BN02 BWK

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

325,189 mi
Last recorded325,189 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 325,189 miles

Nearside & Offside floor to sills rusty

Nearside & Offside front wings rusty

Nearside & Offside outer sills rusty

Nearside centre floor pan rusty

Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover

Nearside rear brake binding

Nearside rear wheel arch rusty

Offside front tyre worn

Play in rack

Rear 'x' member rusty

Windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2015 325,075 miles

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

both rear quadrants corroded

corrosion- both outer sills,both rear wheel arches, both front wings

slight noise nearside front wheel on rotation

slight play nearside front inner rack joint

Fail 2 Jun 2014 323,345 miles

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

corrosion:- both front lower wings, both outer sills, both rear wheelarches, both rear quadrants, both floor to sills, both rear inner wheelarches

play in engine/gearbox mount?

slight play in neasrside front inner steering rack joint

windscrren chipped

Pass 2 Jun 2014 323,345 miles

corrosion:- both front lower wings, both outer sills, both rear wheelarches, both rear quadrants, both floor to sills, both rear inner wheelarches

play in engine/gearbox mount?

slight play in neasrside front inner steering rack joint

windscrren chipped

Pass 5 Jun 2013 322,948 miles

corrosion:- both outer sills, both rear wheelarches, nearside front floor to sill, nearside front lower wing

play in engine/gearbox mounting

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Jun 2012 322,222 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear tyre perished

n/s rear wheel arch and n/s outer sill corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 7 Jun 2012 322,220 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear tyre perished

n/s rear wheel arch and n/s outer sill corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 31 Mar 2011 321,196 miles

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

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 319,313 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

accident panel damage ( rear )

both rear bump stops missing

slight play in steering

Fail 10 Mar 2010 319,311 miles

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

slight play in steering

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

accident panel damage ( rear )

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 317,821 miles

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

wipers poor

Fail 23 Mar 2009 317,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

wipers poor

Pass 22 Mar 2008 315,818 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 315,818 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 20 Mar 2007 250,967 miles

VEHICLE STRUCTURE CORRODING.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 143,449 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.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 BWK is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BWK, 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 BWK is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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