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BN02 HKH

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,580 mi
Last recorded184,580 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 184,580 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coolant leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both of and difficult to judge true condition down to rubber cover (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 184,564 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking at the front running down (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2 chalked (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside rear requiring attention (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coolant leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both of and difficult to judge true condition down to rubber cover (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 183,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 183,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pannel (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 179,747 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 179,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 176,268 miles

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

off side rear damper shroud corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 176,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side rear damper shroud corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 170,815 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 170,815 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 164,179 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 146,170 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 129,847 miles

vehicle tested wet,steering and suspension worn,chassis coroded,brake system coroding.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 116,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 107,611 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 99,599 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 75,017 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 HKH 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 66.7%.

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 HKH, 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 HKH is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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