MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,409 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhausts both corroded. (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
alternator belt noisy
engine oily to under side
fuel tank is damp /wet no visable leaks
spare tyre flat
various areas of welding to inner and outer sills. also across rear cross member area ok for mot.
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhausts both corroded. (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
alternator belt noisy
clutch hard to press struggles to clear / go in gear
engine oily to under side
fuel tank is damp /wet no visable leaks
spare tyre flat
various areas of welding to inner and outer sills. also across rear cross member area ok for mot.
n/s/r brake has slight bind
Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
n/s/r brake has slight bind
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre perished on sidewall and in tread
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre perished on sidewall and in tread
front tyres worn on edge
slight corrosion some brake pipes
surface corrosion some parts of under body and on components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front tyres worn on edge
slight corrosion some brake pipes
surface corrosion some parts of under body and on components
Battery insecure
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
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BN02 HXW is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 HXW, 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 HXW is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 April 2002.
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