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BN02 HVX

2002 Ford Escort

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,596 mi
Last recorded120,596 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 HVX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 120,596 miles

engine and gearbox mountings u/s

n/s/r shocky soft

Fail 18 Mar 2016 120,368 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance pedal solid (3.3.B.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both blue (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen smashed (8.3.1d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on insides (4.1.E.1)

engine and gearbox mountings u/s

n/s/r shocky soft

Pass 4 Apr 2015 114,664 miles

Underseal covering underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2013 105,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 105,472 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,904 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 21 Jun 2010 75,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,817 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 50,796 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 45,586 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 45,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 37,846 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 HVX is a 2002 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HVX, 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 HVX registered?

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

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