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BN02 HNT

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,754 mi
Last recorded69,754 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 69,754 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 67,207 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 67,207 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 64,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 64,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 62,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,010 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicle has corrosion on Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 58,492 miles

Nearside Front tyre peirshed

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 55,745 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 52,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,294 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 50,291 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,576 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,889 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 41,401 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 57,147 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 30,459 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 HNT 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 82.4%.

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 HNT, 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 HNT registered?

BN02 HNT is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is BN02 HNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 HNT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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