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AP02 CTU

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,816 mi
Last recorded106,816 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 CTU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2009 106,816 miles

Nearside Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

slight corrosion lower handbrake monut

Pass 8 Jun 2009 106,816 miles

slight corrosion lower handbrake monut

Pass 12 Jun 2008 97,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap stiff

slight damage to pipe to p/steering pump

slight weep, p/steering

Fail 12 Jun 2008 97,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap stiff

slight damage to pipe to p/steering pump

slight weep, p/steering

Fail 20 Jun 2007 85,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front flexy ferrules rusty

n/s/f sidewall cut down to cords

n/s/f tyre cut on tread

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre cut down to cords

Pass 20 Jun 2007 85,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front flexy ferrules rusty

n/s/f sidewall cut down to cords

n/s/f tyre cut on tread

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre cut down to cords

Fail 20 Jun 2006 68,835 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,835 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nail in tyre

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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AP02 CTU is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AP02 CTU, 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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AP02 CTU is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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