MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front discs slightly pitted
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
Corrosion starting underneath.
Front number plate is starting to deteriorate.
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Corrosion starting underneath.
Front number plate is starting to deteriorate.
Front number plate disc olouring.
Some play in o/s of steering rack.
Suspect engine mounting worn.
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front number plate disc olouring.
Some play in o/s of steering rack.
Suspect engine mounting worn.
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.
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?
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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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