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CE02 FYR

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,708 mi
Last recorded147,708 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 FYR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 147,708 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 133,364 miles

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

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 22 Apr 2011 133,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 May 2010 128,760 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Front number plate is starting to deteriorate.

Fail 19 May 2010 128,760 miles

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

Corrosion starting underneath.

Front number plate is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 May 2009 123,087 miles

Front number plate disc olouring.

Some play in o/s of steering rack.

Suspect engine mounting worn.

Fail 12 May 2009 123,087 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front number plate disc olouring.

Some play in o/s of steering rack.

Suspect engine mounting worn.

Pass 19 May 2008 111,548 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 102,020 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 79,039 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion, recommend they are replaced next time pads are changed.

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Some play in steering rack.

Wheels are not removed during the mot, from what I can see through the wheels the front brake pads look very low.

Pass 18 May 2006 79,039 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion, recommend they are replaced next time pads are changed.

Some play in steering rack.

Wheels are not removed during the mot, from what I can see through the wheels the front brake pads look very low.

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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CE02 FYR is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CE02 FYR, 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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CE02 FYR is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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