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BN02 HYO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018

o/s n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded n/s o/s front to rear cills heavily corroded n/s o/s front lower arm ball joints have slight play n/s o/s front lower arm bushes perrished n/s o/ rear trailing arm bushes perished and cracked

x 4 tyres uneven wear and close to 1.6mm n/s o/s front indicators showing white engine oil leak.front disks scored pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2017

n/s o/ rear trailing arm bushes perished and cracked

n/s o/s front lower arm bushes perrished

o/s n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded n/s o/s front to rear cills heavily corroded n/s o/s front lower arm ball joints have slight play

x 4 tyres uneven wear and close to 1.6mm n/s o/s front indicators showing white engine oil leak.front disks scored pitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 179,628 miles

battery carrier rusty

engine oil leak / gear oil leak

front disks scored and pitted

n/s front tyre low

n/s o/s front brake pipes rubber perished

n/s o/s front indicators showing white light

n/s o/s front lower arm bushes cracked and play in bottom lower ball joint

n/s o/s front to rear cills rusty

n/s o/s rear brake pipes rusty

n/s o/s rear shocks rusty

n/s o/s rear trailing arms mount rusty

n/s rear tyre low

n/so/s front cv gators cracking

n/so/s rear trailing arm bushes cracked

o/s front tyre low

o/s rear tyre low

x all 4 under arches rusty

x2 front wiper blades

Pass 29 Oct 2015 172,420 miles

Tyre o/s n/s f out cill rusty oil leak gear oil leak n/s o/s rear cill rusty

blow on center and rear exhaust

Pass 7 Oct 2014 161,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 154,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front discs starting to warp

Pass 12 Nov 2012 151,399 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 151,399 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 147,001 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 130,805 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 130,805 miles

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 130,799 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

not able to check rear o/s wheel brg due brake bind

Fail 16 Oct 2007 120,318 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2007 120,318 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2006 87,685 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 87,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 HYO 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 HYO, 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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What year was BN02 HYO registered?

BN02 HYO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is BN02 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 HYO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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