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BN02 BXM

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,463 mi
Last recorded151,463 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 151,463 miles

corrosion to underbody

Pass 14 Jan 2014 149,845 miles

emissions trigger point not met

both rear chassis rusty around shock absorber mounts

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear metal brake pipes rusty

windscreen cracked not in view of the road

Pass 16 Aug 2012 140,782 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 131,963 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 131,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 122,260 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 May 2010 122,120 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 May 2009 106,108 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 106,108 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 84,000 miles

Front brake pads apear low,discs worn.

Fail 8 May 2008 83,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Front brake pads apear low,discs worn.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 63,173 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 63,162 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 50,823 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,823 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 BXM is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BXM, 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 BXM is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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