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BN02 HWD

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,051 mi
Last recorded105,051 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2016 105,051 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve to axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose corroded

Rear chassis anf floor and spring mounts corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 99,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 93,350 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 93,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 86,588 miles

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

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

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

chassis corroding

front brakes in poor condition

Fail 12 Apr 2012 77,557 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,557 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,854 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

Fail 13 Apr 2011 67,854 miles

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

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

front brake discs deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,237 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front steering arm slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2010 63,237 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,067 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 58,067 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,526 miles

N/s/r tyre starting to perish, both front tyres perished

Fail 10 Apr 2008 48,521 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

N/s/r tyre starting to perish, both front tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 41,442 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,606 miles

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

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 HWD is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HWD, 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 HWD is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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