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BN02 CJE

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,221 mi
Last recorded117,221 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2017 117,221 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg 30 cm shock (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,076 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 107,986 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 107,986 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked OUTER (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 10,300 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 102,929 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 96,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 89,506 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 82,486 miles

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

nearside tyre wall cracking

Fail 3 Nov 2011 82,486 miles

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

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

nearside tyre wall cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2010 74,874 miles

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

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

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

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

rear doorhandle broken

Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,471 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,510 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,732 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 52,312 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 45,652 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 CJE 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 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 CJE, 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 CJE is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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