MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,023 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake discs corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Front brake discs corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear tyre wall cracked
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear tyre wall cracked
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
60% aspect ratio tyres fitted, fronts unevenly worn.
Engine timing cover contacting power steering resevoir.
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
60% aspect ratio tyres fitted, fronts unevenly worn.
Engine timing cover contacting power steering resevoir.
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Vehicle tested in wet conditions.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Slight uneven tread wear on both rear tyres.
front no plate starting to deteriorate.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Slight uneven tread wear on both rear tyres.
Vehicle tested in wet conditions.
front no plate starting to deteriorate.
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A6 XBT is a 2002 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 A6 XBT, 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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A6 XBT is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 March 2002.
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