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AO51 OJJ

2002 Ford Escort

White Lpg 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,416 mi
Last recorded188,416 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 OJJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 188,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 172,413 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 172,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 154,351 miles

Rear door outer door handle missing

Fail 16 Dec 2009 154,351 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear door outer door handle missing

Pass 26 Jun 2006 107,152 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 26 Jun 2006 107,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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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AO51 OJJ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,399cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO51 OJJ, 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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AO51 OJJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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