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BN02 HHZ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,902 mi
Last recorded126,902 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 126,902 miles

CORROSION TO WHEEL ARCH.

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

RUSTING TO UNDERNEATH.

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 23 May 2016 126,844 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated level very low. (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

CORROSION TO WHEEL ARCH.

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

RUSTING TO UNDERNEATH.

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 125,560 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to sills and underneath

o/s/r tyre cracked,recommend teplacement.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 125,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to sills and underneath

o/s/r tyre cracked,recommend teplacement.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 123,703 miles

rusting to rear exhaust.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion to both sills.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 123,669 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion to both sills.

rusting to rear exhaust.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 121,182 miles

corrosion to body and sills.

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 114,686 miles

corrossion to sills.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 114,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrossion to sills.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 108,943 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted and wearlipped.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 108,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs pitted and wearlipped.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 102,912 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 98,970 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,328 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 72,248 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 66,439 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 55,890 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 HHZ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HHZ, 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 HHZ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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