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BN52 YZS

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,237 mi
Last recorded114,237 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 114,237 miles

chassis/floor corroding

parts under vehicle corroding

Fail 31 May 2018 114,235 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

chassis/floor corroding

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 22 May 2017 109,210 miles

chassis/sills deteriorating

front brakes starting to bind on

Fail 16 May 2017 109,200 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

chassis/sills deteriorating

front brakes starting to bind on

Pass 16 May 2016 104,523 miles

chassis ect . corroding

park brake 19% ,,, n/s low

steering rack / inner joints worn

Fail 16 May 2016 104,523 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

chassis ect . corroding

park brake 19% ,,, n/s low

steering rack / inner joints worn

Pass 12 May 2015 99,631 miles

battery loose

chassis/sills/floor corroding

front brakes binding and fluctuating / poor

steering rack/inner joints worn

Pass 16 May 2014 94,936 miles

chassis corroding

front and o/s/r tyres on/near limit...poor

front brakes fluctuating / poor

Fail 16 May 2014 94,936 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

chassis corroding

front and o/s/r tyres on/near limit...poor

front brakes fluctuating / poor

Pass 21 May 2013 90,036 miles

chassis corroding

front arm bushs deteriorating

Fail 21 May 2013 90,036 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chassis corroding

front arm bushs deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2012 85,073 miles

sills corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2012 85,073 miles

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

sills corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2011 80,404 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 78,657 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 78,657 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 76,445 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 68,041 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,370 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,010 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 40,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 YZS is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN52 YZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 YZS registered?

BN52 YZS is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is BN52 YZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 YZS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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