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BN02 VHF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,549 mi
Last recorded179,549 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 179,549 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 176,590 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 171,204 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 171,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 164,959 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load clasp damaged but stiill working (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load clasp damaged but still working (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 164,959 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load clasp damaged but stiill working (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load clasp damaged but still working (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 156,859 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 156,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 142,549 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2013 142,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 136,977 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside seatbels buckle covers missing but still works as intended

wiper/washer stick button loose but still functioning

Fail 11 Sep 2012 136,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside seatbels buckle covers missing but still works as intended

wiper/washer stick button loose but still functioning

Pass 14 Sep 2011 118,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front seat belt buckel outer casing missing

windscreen washer botton stays on (must pull button back out)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 118,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

nearside front seat belt buckel outer casing missing

windscreen washer botton stays on (must pull button back out)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 104,227 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight leak from-diesel pump- PAS res. lowre arm wheel bearin nsf. osr tyre low. rear shocker mount corroded. pass seat belt case missing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 104,227 miles

slight leak from-diesel pump- PAS res. lowre arm wheel bearin nsf. osr tyre low. rear shocker mount corroded. pass seat belt case missing

Fail 15 Sep 2009 89,182 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limits

knock from steering rack thou column

n/s/f lower arm front bush splitting

Pass 15 Sep 2009 89,182 miles

both front tyres close to legal limits

knock from steering rack thou column

n/s/f lower arm front bush splitting

Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,625 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 78,625 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 66,257 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 54,763 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,763 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 37,818 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 VHF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VHF, 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 VHF is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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