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BN02 HCD

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,593 mi
Last recorded155,593 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 155,593 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 153,259 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 153,259 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 149,615 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 146,612 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 144,119 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 134,069 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 103,754 miles

1.slight play in o/s front steering rack

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 HCD is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

Is BN02 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 HCD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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