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BN02 HYF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,011 mi
Last recorded86,011 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 86,011 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 85,995 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 85,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 84,870 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 84,008 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 82,428 miles

Front pads getting low

Pass 22 May 2017 81,262 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 May 2016 80,340 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 79,104 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 21 May 2015 79,104 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 24 May 2014 77,484 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2014 77,484 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 74,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 71,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 71,817 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 66,405 miles

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

Front disc brakes slighty worn

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,537 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,117 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,682 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,067 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 39,286 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 HYF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HYF, 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 HYF is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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