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BN02 HNF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,385 mi
Last recorded143,385 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 143,385 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 143,375 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 128,914 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 128,910 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 113,980 miles

a power steering fluid supply pipe damp,though not leaking at time of test

both rear tyres devoid of tread on shoulders

corrosion around both rear leaf spring mounting areas,though not to excess at time of test

rear registration plate becoming deteriorated in areas

Fail 27 Sep 2012 113,972 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

a power steering fluid supply pipe damp,though not leaking at time of test

both rear tyres devoid of tread on shoulders

corrosion around both rear leaf spring mounting areas,though not to excess at time of test

front detatched section of exhaust system rubbing on offside drive shaft area

rear registration plate becoming deteriorated in areas

Pass 23 Sep 2011 102,098 miles

rear brake pipes need clean and grease

Fail 22 Sep 2011 102,094 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s rear tyre getting low also nail in tread

rear brake pipes need clean and grease

Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,912 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 88,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,668 miles

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

Nearside parking brake cable insecure at rear.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 78,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside parking brake cable insecure at rear.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 70,308 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 58,590 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,867 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 HNF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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