MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by brake compensator (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mountings (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mountings (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Offside Front Inner 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 Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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BN02 HWK is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HWK, 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 HWK is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 July 2002.
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