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AP02 OZF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,474 mi
Last recorded129,474 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 129,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 129,458 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 123,288 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer sills rusty

offside front brake bind

Fail 14 Jul 2015 123,288 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer sills rusty

offside front brake bind

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2014 112,735 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside outer sill rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2014 112,735 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside outer sill rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2013 100,226 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both outer sills scabby

oil leak around filter

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2013 100,151 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both outer sills scabby

oil leak around filter

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,782 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both outer sills rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,192 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,096 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 67,792 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,936 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 55,936 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,042 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 38,150 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 OZF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OZF, 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 OZF is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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