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BN52 VVY

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,876 mi
Last recorded139,876 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VVY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 139,876 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 139,870 miles

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 134,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit (4.1.E.1)

both floors, chassis rails, sill to floors and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 125,750 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 122,038 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 122,038 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 117,607 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 117,607 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 112,085 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 112,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 105,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 92,069 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 83,901 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,577 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,166 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,217 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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BN52 VVY 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 75%.

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 BN52 VVY, 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 BN52 VVY registered?

BN52 VVY is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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