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BN02 HCJ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,764 mi
Last recorded132,764 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 132,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 132,636 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above the leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 128,548 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 128,501 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 119,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 116,275 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front bracket (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front bracket (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes from load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 116,252 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor to sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner panel (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner panel (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front bracket (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front bracket (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes from load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 111,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 107,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 101,761 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 96,355 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 96,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 88,545 miles

both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 88,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 81,927 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 77,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 66,808 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,996 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 HCJ 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 72.2%.

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 HCJ, 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 HCJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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