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AP02 EDK

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,544 mi
Last recorded149,544 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 149,544 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 141,218 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 132,829 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode,

CLUTCH SLIPPING.

Exhaust corroding.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 132,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

All brake pipes starting to corrode,

CLUTCH SLIPPING.

Exhaust corroding.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 125,935 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre getting low in places

some play both front anti-roll bar bushes

steel brake pipe over fuel tank getting rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2008 116,100 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 100,388 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 78,782 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 52,863 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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AP02 EDK is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP02 EDK, 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 AP02 EDK registered?

AP02 EDK is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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