BFI620 Possible HOTPOINT WASH MOTOR / PUMP Problem

Hi

I have a BFI620 and recently it has stopped emptying the water at the end of any wash cycle. This did end in the first two LED lights (left to right) flashing. I was able to reset this and begin a new cycle which would eventually empty the water.

I’m not able to do this now. When a new cycle is started the dishwasher just hummmms then beeps and flashes the same 2 LEDs.

I have read elsewhere and it is an error code related to empty time out and I have taken out what I think the empty pump is but it is completely clear.

I did turn on the machine whilst it was on its side and discovered that the HOTPOINT WASH MOTOR / PUMP was turning around but very slowly and the motor was getting pretty hot. I’m pretty sure that this is not normal for a motor. I would just but a new one but its quite expensive.

The motor does not spin freely and seems quite stiff but not sure if this is normal behavior.

Any help would be gratefully appreciated