MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,897 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring front mounting point holed in chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring mounting point chassis holed (major repair) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test off visor ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills near leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Corrosion underneath
Handbrake has travel
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Corrosion underneath
Handbrake has travel
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
general corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired limit valve lever broken (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear & nearside & offside front to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear silencer deterioated
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both rear tyres perishing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both rear tyres perishing
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bracket on front section of rear spring hanger both sides (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front slight bind on brake
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bracket on front section of rear spring hanger both sides (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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 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)
both rear tyres perished
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
both rear tyres perished
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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BN02 HBF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 HBF, 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 HBF is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 July 2002.
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