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BN02 HJO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,640 mi
Last recorded80,640 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2015 80,640 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 80,640 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,257 miles

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

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

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

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

larger tyres are fitted to front

Fail 14 Jul 2014 75,257 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

larger tyres are fitted to front

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,226 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 71,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 62,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,709 miles

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

rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,056 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 56,056 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2010 50,871 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2009 45,094 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,588 miles

engine overfilled with oil

o/s headlamp damage noted (lense holed).

Fail 28 Jan 2008 38,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine overfilled with oil

o/s headlamp damage noted (lense holed).

Pass 21 Nov 2006 35,254 miles

o/s headlamp lense holed

Fail 21 Nov 2006 35,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s headlamp lense holed

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 HJO is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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