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BN02 CDZ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,664 mi
Last recorded152,664 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 152,664 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2013 152,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 142,419 miles

Air Bag Light On

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 142,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air Bag Light On

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 133,579 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 123,600 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 123,600 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 116,505 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 116,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 114,908 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

lsv seized

mainline brake pipe at n/s/r corroded

o/s/f indicator slightly white

o/s/f wishbone front bush split

windscreen marked on zone b

Pass 7 Nov 2007 109,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 90,067 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 67,889 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 CDZ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CDZ, 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 CDZ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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