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BN02 BZA

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,763 mi
Last recorded111,763 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 102,652 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 102,611 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2013 92,390 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 81,521 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 78,950 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 78,950 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 75,105 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 75,105 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 72,715 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,953 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 67,638 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 63,376 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 63,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 BZA 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 BZA, 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 BZA registered?

BN02 BZA is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is BN02 BZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 BZA 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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