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BN02 CLF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,741 mi
Last recorded184,741 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2010 184,741 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gearbox oil leak

general underbody corrosion

movement in rear gearbox mount

nearside wingmirror unit slightly damaged

outer sills corroded and weak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 168,739 miles

Body damage and corrossion

Exhaust corrossion

Oil leak on engine

Play in steering rack

Rear brake pipes greased

STRONG ADVISORY: Boths sill corroded and weakened

STRONG ADVISORY: Heavy underbody corrossion

STRONG ADVISORY: Offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 27 Oct 2009 168,739 miles

Body damage and corrossion

Exhaust corrossion

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

Oil leak on engine

Play in steering rack

Rear brake pipes greased

STRONG ADVISORY: Boths sill corroded and weakened

STRONG ADVISORY: Heavy underbody corrossion

STRONG ADVISORY: Offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 22 Apr 2008 146,901 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 134,589 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 134,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 122,158 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 CLF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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