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BT02 HMY

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,911 mi
Last recorded110,911 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 HMY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 110,911 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted rear back panel behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside number plate light outer casing missing

brake load sensing valve corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2016 102,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre is getting close to the tread wear indicator

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

fuel tank is damp

Fail 27 Aug 2016 102,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre is getting close to the tread wear indicator

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

fuel tank is damp

Pass 1 Aug 2015 95,556 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under body corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,188 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 89,187 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 81,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,962 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,479 miles

Body work to rear of vehicle corroded!

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 68,256 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,587 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 61,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,888 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,189 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,314 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 38,636 miles

Nearside Front 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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BT02 HMY 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 68.8%.

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 BT02 HMY, 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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BT02 HMY is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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