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BN02 HDY

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,856 mi
Last recorded88,856 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear wheel arches rusty

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,986 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SRPRING HANGER RUSTY...

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

REAR PANEL RUSTY AND HOLED...

Fail 10 Jul 2013 84,986 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR SRPRING HANGER RUSTY...

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

REAR PANEL RUSTY AND HOLED...

Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,997 miles

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE CILL PANEL...

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY...

REAR CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

REAR INNER CILL PANELS RUSTY...

Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,330 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 76,383 miles

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE LOWER CILL PANEL..

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 70,362 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 70,357 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 57,564 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2007 43,168 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 43,168 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 28,762 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 HDY is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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