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AE02 LUT

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,948 mi
Last recorded118,948 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 118,948 miles

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

front brakes slight binding

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2013 113,045 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 106,718 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 103,026 miles

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

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places

Pass 8 Feb 2010 94,149 miles

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 94,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 10 Jan 2009 81,876 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 73,570 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,430 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 58,631 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 LUT is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

Is AE02 LUT safe to buy?

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