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BN02 BZH

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,053 mi
Last recorded97,053 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 97,053 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust corroded.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded.

Outer sills corroded.

Fail 10 May 2017 97,052 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear. (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure Front to rear. (7.2.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust corroded.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded.

Outer sills corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,558 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear crossmember slight corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2013 79,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Mar 2012 74,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Small nick N/S wiper blade.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 74,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Small nick N/S wiper blade.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 67,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2010 58,692 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside inner track bar joint has play(rack)

Pass 7 May 2009 49,859 miles

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

slight play o/s track arm inner joint

Fail 7 May 2009 49,859 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

slight play o/s track arm inner joint

Pass 8 May 2008 42,455 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,089 miles

slight play /inside steering rack and pinion /

Pass 2 May 2006 26,845 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 BZH 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 80%.

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

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