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BN02 HUJ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,032 mi
Last recorded163,032 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2015 163,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres are wearing on inside edges

both steering arms have slight play

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2014 157,691 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres are wearing on inside edges

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight corrosion all under vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2014 157,691 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres are wearing on inside edges

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2013 150,383 miles

slight corrosion on both rear shock absorber top mounting plates

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 11 Sep 2013 150,380 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion on both rear shock absorber top mounting plates

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Oct 2012 144,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 132,304 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 132,303 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 107,773 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 107,773 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 100,362 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 94,911 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 185,420 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 133,316 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 133,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

play in drivers side steering rack arm.

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 HUJ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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