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AM51 TYY

2002 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,759 mi
Last recorded153,759 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 TYY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 153,759 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 139,832 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 129,529 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery lose

Fail 28 Nov 2011 129,529 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery lose

Pass 13 Oct 2010 107,170 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 107,169 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 89,492 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 88,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 73,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 73,338 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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AM51 TYY is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AM51 TYY, 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 AM51 TYY registered?

AM51 TYY is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM51 TYY safe to buy?

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