2002 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · BN02 HWH
2002 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 02 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 62,029 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN02 HWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 62,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN02 HWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Escort (BN02 HWH) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
BN02 HWH Mileage History
- 13/12/202361,631 mi
- 16/12/202461,775 mi+144 mi
- 24/01/202561,778 mi+3 mi
- 12/01/202661,972 mi+194 mi
- 16/01/202662,029 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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