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BN02 HTE

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,573 mi
Last recorded115,573 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 115,573 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Jul 2016 115,573 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake discs very rusty

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Jul 2015 102,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,483 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,956 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 72,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,591 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 Jun 2011 68,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corrroded on surface

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,905 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2010 65,904 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,557 miles

could not check nearside front seat

could not check nearside front seatbelt

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

offside + nearside front lower arm bushes perished

Pass 24 Jun 2008 53,512 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 53,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 47,422 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 47,422 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 47,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,455 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 30,789 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 30,789 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 HTE is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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