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BN02 HVY

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,820 mi
Last recorded80,820 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded comp cluster and o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s spring hanger brackets (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box

Fail 9 Sep 2015 80,802 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded comp cluster and o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s spring hanger brackets (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box

Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,706 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 76,692 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,605 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear exhaust box

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,467 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2012 68,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,722 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 65,720 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,318 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 55,134 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,134 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,715 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 45,575 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,652 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 32,004 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 HVY 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 68.8%.

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

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