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BN02 HPU

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,376 mi
Last recorded113,376 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 113,376 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 113,375 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 94,762 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 94,762 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 81,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 81,055 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 78,932 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 78,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 73,682 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 64,147 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 64,147 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 55,469 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,255 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 HPU is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

BN02 HPU is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is BN02 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 HPU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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