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BN02 CBY

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,288 mi
Last recorded155,288 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 155,288 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 155,259 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 146,792 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

corrosion to all prescribed areas but not excessive

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2012 140,173 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

battery insecure.

nearside and offside outer sills corroding.

nearside rear and offside rear spring hangers corroding.

offside rear tyre inner tread getting low.

rear fuel pipes corroding.

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 140,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

battery insecure.

nearside and offside outer sills corroding.

nearside rear and offside rear spring hangers corroding.

offside rear tyre inner tread getting low.

rear fuel pipes corroding.

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 126,640 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 126,640 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 120,166 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 114,234 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 105,039 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 91,108 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 69,879 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 CBY is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CBY, 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 CBY is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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