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BN02 BZG

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,994 mi
Last recorded94,994 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 94,994 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 94,710 miles

Fuel pipe leaking number 4 injector leak of pipe ieaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

rear crossmember /panal holed

Pass 3 Oct 2014 90,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr wheel bearing slight noise

osf suspension arm contaminated with oil

Fail 24 Sep 2014 90,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr wheel bearing slight noise

osf suspension arm contaminated with oil

Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,690 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

long travel on handbrake

Fail 26 Sep 2013 84,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid down in resevoir

front number plate cracked

long travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,455 miles

long travel handbrake lever

splits in nearside wiper blade

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

corrosion around rear spring rear hangers

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Aug 2011 68,675 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,675 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,705 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 64,705 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 62,721 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 62,713 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 61,056 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 53,753 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 45,536 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 BZG 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 64.7%.

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 BZG, 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 BZG is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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