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BN02 JMX

2002 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,528 mi
Last recorded109,528 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 JMX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 109,528 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor as chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front power steering fluid leaking from filler tank

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle as chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 109,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor as chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front power steering fluid leaking from filler tank

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle as chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 103,772 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 103,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not fully welded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2017 98,531 miles

offside front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jan 2017 98,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in various places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired crossmember (2.4.A.3)

offside front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2016 93,600 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 93,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 90,662 miles

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 90,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,763 miles

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

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 20 Aug 2014 84,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,878 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 76,770 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,079 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 69,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,800 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,748 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,703 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,343 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,605 miles

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 JMX is a 2002 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JMX, 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 JMX is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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