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BN02 GZW

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,934 mi
Last recorded110,934 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 110,934 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 110,934 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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 109,236 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 109,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 109,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 106,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2012

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,938 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,069 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 73,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,979 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,173 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 46,250 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 GZW 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 71.4%.

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 GZW, 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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What year was BN02 GZW registered?

BN02 GZW is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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