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BN02 PFE

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,600 mi
Last recorded147,600 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 147,600 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner/outer sills/inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2017 140,748 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on various parts of underbody

n/s rear foot/handbrake effort only just passed test

Pass 6 Apr 2016 137,094 miles

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

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

oil leak

play in steering

under body corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 137,094 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

play in steering

under body corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 133,086 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 125,031 miles

N/S O/S REAR SHOCKER MOUNTINGS STARTIN TO CORROD NOT EXC

Fail 21 Jun 2013 124,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

N/S O/S REAR SHOCKER MOUNTINGS STARTIN TO CORROD NOT EXC

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 110,733 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 110,733 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,560 miles

N/S/F tyre splitting on outer walls

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S outer sill showing signs of corrosion

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

non standard repair to N/S/R registration plate lamp

Fail 7 Jun 2011 98,534 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F brake pad securing pin missing/incorreclty located?

N/S/F tyre splitting on outer walls

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S outer sill showing signs of corrosion

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

non standard repair to N/S/R registration plate lamp

Pass 8 Jun 2010 95,628 miles

n/s front tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 2 Aug 2008 78,918 miles

brake and fuel pipes need securing at rear

Pass 26 Jul 2007 63,964 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 52,485 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 PFE is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PFE, 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 PFE is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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