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AJ02 EUC

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,866 mi
Last recorded161,866 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 EUC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 161,866 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 161,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 159,662 miles

off side rear shocker top mounting surface corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2015 159,662 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side rear shocker top mounting surface corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2014 155,718 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 151,838 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 147,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 143,418 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 139,425 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 135,894 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 131,990 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 127,765 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 123,877 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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AJ02 EUC is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ02 EUC, 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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What year was AJ02 EUC registered?

AJ02 EUC is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is AJ02 EUC safe to buy?

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