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BN02 PGF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,442 mi
Last recorded154,442 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 154,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 150,729 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 144,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 134,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 134,493 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 124,141 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2009 110,002 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 91,249 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 91,212 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 77,342 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 77,342 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 63,429 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 63,429 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 49,659 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 PGF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PGF, 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 PGF registered?

BN02 PGF is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is BN02 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 PGF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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