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AE52 EXN

2002 Ford Escort

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,911 mi
Last recorded71,911 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 EXN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 71,911 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery warning light on

corrosion in area of rear towing eye

Fail 8 Dec 2017 71,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery warning light on

corrosion in area of rear towing eye

Pass 1 Dec 2016 70,550 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front cut in inner tyre sidewall

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

Oil leak ()

Rear valance worn and weak

Pass 16 Dec 2015 69,406 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 69,406 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear crossmember corroded through in places (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top shock absorber mounting plate corroded through (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen cracked (8.3.1a)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 64,533 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 64,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 58,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 58,633 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both rear tyres low in pressure.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 55,008 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 55,008 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,612 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 47,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,320 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 37,837 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 37,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 EXN is a 2002 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EXN, 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 EXN is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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