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AO02 YBP

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,730 mi
Last recorded123,730 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 YBP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 123,730 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 123,726 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 119,424 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 116,059 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 101,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery loose

Fail 9 Feb 2009 101,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery loose

Pass 16 Jan 2008 93,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 16 Jan 2008 93,004 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Jul 2006 84,180 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 84,180 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 84,101 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO02 YBP is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AO02 YBP, 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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AO02 YBP is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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