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BN02 PVL

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,910 mi
Last recorded124,910 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 124,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 124,910 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 124,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 117,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod end

Pass 24 Jul 2012 112,294 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 112,294 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 107,118 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 99,289 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 99,289 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 88,933 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 78,790 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,725 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 58,897 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 58,897 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 44,766 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 1 Aug 2005 44,766 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch slipping

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 PVL is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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