MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
Vehicle corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brakes grinding like thw shoes need replacing
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN02 CLJ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 CLJ, 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 CLJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 2002.
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