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BN02 KFY

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,170 mi
Last recorded142,170 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 142,170 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 138,859 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 136,734 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 133,630 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 131,924 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 128,924 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 126,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Transmission oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 122,564 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 116,110 miles

brake pipes heavily corroded

front subframe bushes starting to unbond

offside and nearside outer sills heavily corroded

rear load valve heavily corroded

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 15 May 2006 110,439 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 110,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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 KFY is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN02 KFY registered?

BN02 KFY is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is BN02 KFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 KFY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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