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AE02 FVO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,409 mi
Last recorded133,409 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FVO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 133,409 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 130,603 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired CORRODED (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 127,327 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement block bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake sticking on

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

oil leak from power steering pump

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 29 May 2015 123,229 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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)

areas on rear rusty but not holed

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2014 118,596 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 10 Jun 2014

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 21 May 2013 106,987 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2013 106,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 99,560 miles

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

heavy oil leak around filter

middle and rear sections of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2012 99,559 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

heavy oil leak around filter

middle and rear sections of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2011 87,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid level is low

front brake discs are worn / poor condition

please note advised brake pipes to rear load valve are border line and would advise replacement

Fail 4 May 2011 87,630 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid level is low

front brake discs are worn / poor condition

please note advised brake pipes to rear load valve are border line and would advise replacement

Pass 19 May 2010 77,518 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2009 66,677 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 55,626 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 42,682 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,042 miles

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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AE02 FVO is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AE02 FVO, 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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AE02 FVO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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