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BN02 HSY

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,298 mi
Last recorded93,298 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,298 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

rust setting underbody

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,408 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 77,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 66,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 66,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,739 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,998 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,880 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 51,799 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,799 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,009 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 49,009 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,769 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 42,570 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 HSY is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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