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BN02 BZJ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,354 mi
Last recorded177,354 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 177,354 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front n/s (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front o/s inner thread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 170,333 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 168,484 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 166,143 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 166,135 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 161,842 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 137,740 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 116,494 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 96,984 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,316 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 68,316 miles

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

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 BZJ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BZJ, 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 BZJ registered?

BN02 BZJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BN02 BZJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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