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BN02 CCF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,632 mi
Last recorded121,632 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 121,632 miles

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

Front brake release poor

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake application poor

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2014 119,054 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 119,030 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 112,186 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 112,182 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Dec 2012 110,112 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 110,056 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 100,144 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2011 100,138 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2010 91,819 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front and rear reg plates slightly deteriorated

n/s/r wheel arch is slightly corroded

rear panel corroded

roof slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2010 91,819 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front and rear reg plates slightly deteriorated

n/s/r wheel arch is slightly corroded

rear panel corroded

roof slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 77,729 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2009 77,729 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 238,394 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 238,394 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 213,765 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 213,765 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 154,055 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 164,052 miles

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

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

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 CCF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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