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BN02 CFP

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,231 mi
Last recorded78,231 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 78,231 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,260 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,957 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 72,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 69,490 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2015 69,490 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,152 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2014 68,152 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2013 66,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,584 miles

Offside rear tyre in a dteriorated condition, perished/cracked, no cord or ply exposed.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,434 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre innersidewalls are slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,519 miles

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

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

Rear crossmember accomadating shock absorbers is slightly corroded, not affecting vehicle's structual integrity.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 56,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear crossmember accomadating shock absorbers is slightly corroded, not affecting vehicle's structual integrity.

Fail 21 Nov 2009 52,939 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2009 52,939 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,592 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2008 47,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,053 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 39,326 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 CFP is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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