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BN02 HZG

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,984 mi
Last recorded10,984 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 10,984 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 103,383 miles

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

ofside rear sill corroded not holed

Pass 7 Oct 2011 92,665 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 92,665 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,111 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,342 miles

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Forwardmost bush in n/s front suspension arm is starting to deteriorate.

Slight play in o/s end of steering rack.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 78,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 78,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 68,006 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear h/brake cable outer casings det at clamp

brake rear limit valve leaver rusted & seized

Pass 29 Oct 2007 68,006 miles

both rear h/brake cable outer casings det at clamp

brake rear limit valve leaver rusted & seized

Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,683 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 56,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HZG is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HZG, 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 HZG registered?

BN02 HZG is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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