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BN02 HRL

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,257 mi
Last recorded159,257 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 159,257 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 135,758 miles

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

both hand brake cables rusty on outer casings

both sills have been repaired

o/s door mirror lose

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 133,864 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 130,462 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 130,461 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight paly in offside front trackrod arm

Pass 3 Jul 2007 107,716 miles

Drivers seat belt edges getting worn

Front brake discs and pads will be required next major service

Slight play in o/s of steering rack inner joint

Slightly chipped windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,103 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 HRL is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HRL, 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 HRL registered?

BN02 HRL is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is BN02 HRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 HRL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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