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BN02 RGO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,710 mi
Last recorded117,710 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 117,710 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 117,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 114,258 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 114,251 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 110,655 miles

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

o/s wiper rubber split

temp repair to f/o/s wheel arch

Fail 3 Sep 2012 110,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

o/s wiper rubber split

temp repair to f/o/s wheel arch

Pass 3 Sep 2011 107,094 miles

n/s wiper rubber split

o/s floor to sill weak in places

Pass 28 Aug 2010 103,570 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 28 Aug 2010 103,568 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 5 Sep 2009 99,296 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Sep 2008 95,299 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 90,195 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 78,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 78,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RGO 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 64.3%.

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 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 RGO, 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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What year was BN02 RGO registered?

BN02 RGO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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The MOT history for BN02 RGO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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