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AE52 EXM

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

202,472 mi
Last recorded202,472 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 EXM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 202,472 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 22 Nov 2018 202,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Nov 2017 194,218 miles

BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

Fail 20 Nov 2017 194,203 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 21 Nov 2016 186,458 miles

exhaust system corroded

front wishbone bushs spliting

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 186,428 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

front wishbone bushs spliting

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 178,348 miles

front tyres on 2mm

front wishbone bushs spliting

offside rear tyre bald on edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 163,094 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 163,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 156,787 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 156,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 148,474 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 135,494 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 135,494 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 118,217 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 103,734 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 103,734 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AE52 EXM is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AE52 EXM, 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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AE52 EXM is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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