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BN02 HBA

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,908 mi
Last recorded124,908 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 124,908 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 124,908 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 121,998 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s/r springs hanger

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s/r springs hanger

Fail 27 Jun 2018 121,950 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury seal (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s/r springs hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s/r springs hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 118,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 114,079 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 102,400 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 102,354 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,493 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s/r spring hanger corroded

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,243 miles

all four tyres 3mm

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,511 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 69,091 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,883 miles

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Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,238 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 43,389 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 38,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,584 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 33,219 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 HBA is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HBA, 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 HBA is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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