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AKE 150J

2002 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,454 mi
Last recorded5,454 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 150J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 5,454 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 5,394 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 5,394 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 5,122 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 47,710 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 3,429 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 1,649 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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AKE 150J is a 2002 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AKE 150J, 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 AKE 150J registered?

AKE 150J is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is AKE 150J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKE 150J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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