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AO52 AFF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,752 mi
Last recorded112,752 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 AFF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 112,752 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 111,406 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,966 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front brake starting to bind

outer sills starting to corrode

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 25 Jun 2014 94,863 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front brake starting to bind

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 28 Jun 2013 82,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,501 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,923 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 77,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,542 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 66,547 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 62,254 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 62,254 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,085 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,410 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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AO52 AFF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO52 AFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO52 AFF registered?

AO52 AFF is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AO52 AFF safe to buy?

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