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AP02 JXT

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,609 mi
Last recorded125,609 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 125,609 miles

Offside Front stone chip in headlight but does not affect beam image

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 125,594 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill support brace (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front stone chip in headlight but does not affect beam image

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 123,579 miles

both front wishbone bushes perished

front brake pads not visible for inspection

nearside front tyre wearing slightly low

nearside front wheel binding slightly

nearside rear outer sidewall of tyre starting to perish

rear brakes not visible for inspection

Fail 16 Jul 2015 123,557 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front wishbone bushes perished

front brake pads not visible for inspection

nearside front tyre wearing slightly low

nearside front wheel binding slightly

nearside rear outer sidewall of tyre starting to perish

rear brakes not visible for inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2014 122,851 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 122,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 117,330 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

near side front inner brake pad getting low

near side front wheel bearing noisy when spun by hand

off side head lamp holed but not affecting beam image or light intensity

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under side of vehicle has onset of corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2011 104,689 miles

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

chip in off side head lamp but not affecting beam image

engine has an oil leak

front brake discs corroded

front lower wish bone bushes starting to crack

fuel cap difficult to remove

Pass 30 Jun 2011 104,689 miles

chip in off side head lamp but not affecting beam image

engine has an oil leak

front brake discs corroded

front lower wish bone bushes starting to crack

fuel cap difficult to remove

Pass 29 Jun 2010 92,631 miles

nearside front shock starting to show damp

offside front brake pipe starting to rust

Fail 29 Jun 2010 92,631 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front shock starting to show damp

offside front brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 1 Jul 2009 79,386 miles

Rear tyres

Fail 1 Jul 2009 79,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2008 72,143 miles

all brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2007 69,000 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly †both rear sections of front to raer brake pipes starting to rust †front brake discs starting to wear †exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Jun 2007 69,000 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly †both front tyres close to limits of 1.6mm †both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †front brake discs starting to wear †exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jun 2006 59,071 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 59,071 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 44,088 miles

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

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

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 JXT is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JXT, 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 JXT is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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