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BN02 PBU

2002 Ford Escort Van

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,498 mi
Last recorded133,498 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort Van74,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 PBU
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 133,498 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 133,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 116,158 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 102,372 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 102,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 88,371 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 17 Jan 2006 88,371 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight damage to front number plate

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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BN02 PBU is a 2002 Ford Escort Van in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 74,660 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 Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN02 PBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Escort Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN02 PBU?

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What year was BN02 PBU registered?

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

Is BN02 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 PBU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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