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CA02 NVP

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,097 mi
Last recorded144,097 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 NVP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 144,097 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 135,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front n/o plate deteriating

n/s w/wiper blade deteriating

o/s bumper insecure repaired

o/s f brske disc corroded inner face

rear crossmember slight corr sion

Fail 26 Jun 2010 135,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front n/o plate deteriating

n/s w/wiper blade deteriating

o/s bumper insecure repaired

o/s f brske disc corroded inner face

rear crossmember slight corr sion

Pass 9 Jul 2009 123,761 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s mirror cracked.view ok

Fail 2 Jul 2009 123,754 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s mirror cracked.view ok

Pass 10 May 2008 102,455 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 89,726 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 73,664 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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CA02 NVP 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 75%.

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 CA02 NVP, 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 CA02 NVP registered?

CA02 NVP is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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