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AK02 UZY

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,706 mi
Last recorded172,706 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UZY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2016 172,706 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/side outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake valve damaged rear (3.6.A.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/side front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated n/side rear (2.6.1)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated o/side rear (2.6.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/side front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 165,195 miles

all tyres getting close

rear exhaust jacket corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2015 165,195 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all tyres getting close

rear exhaust jacket corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2014 157,726 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 157,726 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 150,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake pipes metal surface corrosion

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2013 150,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake pipes metal surface corrosion

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2013 150,221 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 142,449 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 142,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 134,966 miles

bonnet and o/s/f wing dented and split but no sharp edges

new o/s/f track rod end fitted.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 134,966 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

bonnet and o/s/f wing dented and split but no sharp edges

new o/s/f track rod end fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 126,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 119,535 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 111,141 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 103,512 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 94,545 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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AK02 UZY is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK02 UZY, 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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AK02 UZY is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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