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BN02 HFE

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,144 mi
Last recorded84,144 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 84,144 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 74,144 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 77,652 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre is perishing

rear doors can not be opened

Fail 22 May 2015 77,652 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre is perishing

passengers wiper leaving smears

rear doors can not be opened

Fail 2 Mar 2015 75,917 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 64,122 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,122 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 61,021 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,021 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 59,775 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 65,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 65,135 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 54,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,243 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,023 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 49,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 45,537 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 45,537 miles

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

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

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

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 HFE 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 55.6%.

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 HFE, 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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What year was BN02 HFE registered?

BN02 HFE is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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