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BN02 BZS

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,141 mi
Last recorded124,141 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 124,141 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 21 Jul 2016 124,053 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

OIL LEAK

Pass 24 Jul 2015 122,096 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 122,048 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 119,916 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 119,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 116,786 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 116,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 107,824 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 101,079 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 101,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 92,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 92,601 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2008 69,819 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,906 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 BZS is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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