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BN02 BYT

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,749 mi
Last recorded116,749 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 116,749 miles

oil filler cap missing and oil level on minimum

slight blow from front exhaust

Fail 1 Jul 2008 116,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

oil filler cap missing and oil level on minimum

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 29 Jun 2007 103,269 miles

broken gearbox mounting

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 29 Jun 2007 103,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

broken gearbox mounting

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2006 86,648 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 86,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

noise coming from gear box side ,suspect clutch

Pass 30 Jun 2005 65,439 miles

front brake discs are getting quite worn

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 BYT is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

BN02 BYT is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 July 2002.

Is BN02 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 BYT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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