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AF02 FKN

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,669 mi
Last recorded79,669 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FKN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,669 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 79,643 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2 holes) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,295 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 71,725 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,725 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,416 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,053 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 65,053 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,053 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 60,053 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,566 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,116 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,110 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,464 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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AF02 FKN is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF02 FKN, 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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AF02 FKN is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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