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CA51 FJU

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

91,219 mi
Last recorded91,219 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 FJU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,219 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 91,214 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 91,206 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back leading to brake valve on offside as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 90,872 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2015 90,872 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 90,163 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,098 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 88,098 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 81,720 miles

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

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

slight leak from fuel tank

Fail 20 Jan 2012 81,713 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

slight leak from fuel tank

Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,065 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 77,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,828 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,412 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 60,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 50,215 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 42,241 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,241 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 32,041 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 32,041 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CA51 FJU is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CA51 FJU, 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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CA51 FJU is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 February 2002.

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