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BN02 PRX

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,031 mi
Last recorded62,031 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 62,031 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deterirated

rear chasis by o/s/r shock top mount slight corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2016 59,863 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking no1 leak off (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deterirated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2015 57,072 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2013 54,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bonnet handle broken

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,069 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bonnet release handle broken

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2012 54,069 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bonnet release handle broken

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,415 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2011 51,415 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,006 miles

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 21 Jul 2010 50,006 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,595 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre small cut in sidewall and perishing

o/s/r tyre close to limit and perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2009 48,595 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre small cut in sidewall and perishing

o/s/r tyre close to limit and perishing

Fail 18 Jun 2008 46,885 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,885 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,587 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 42,587 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 PRX is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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