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BN02 VHB

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,196 mi
Last recorded133,196 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 133,196 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 133,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 129,518 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 129,525 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 129,516 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (D) bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (D) bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 125,587 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 118,059 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 113,056 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall starting to split

Pass 2 Aug 2011 108,700 miles

can not open tail gate

Fail 2 Aug 2011 108,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

can not open tail gate

Pass 20 Jan 2010 101,797 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 101,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 93,938 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 83,877 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 83,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 75,408 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 118,566 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on gearbox

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 VHB is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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