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AE02 GNF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,817 mi
Last recorded162,817 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 162,817 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 162,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 158,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 153,597 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 153,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 146,203 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 146,203 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 136,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

fuel pipes have been chaffing on the gearbox steady bar

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre bold on outter edge

Fail 15 Oct 2010 136,785 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

diesel pipe chaffing on gear selector steady rod

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 129,379 miles

oil leaks

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped and corroding

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

spare tyre defective,has had blow-out!

Pass 16 Oct 2008 122,072 miles

bad oil leak

o/s/f coil spring seated slightly wrong,needs moving round on shock

spare tyre defective,dangerous condition.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 122,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bad oil leak

o/s/f coil spring seated slightly wrong,needs moving round on shock

spare tyre defective,dangerous condition.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 101,943 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 89,420 miles

offside rear tyre is worn to 3mm depth

spare tyre is worn below the legal depth limit

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 GNF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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