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CF02 AYX

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,642 mi
Last recorded94,642 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 AYX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 94,642 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 94,637 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 90,297 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,365 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front outer sill slightly corroded and damaged

offside front sill and doorstep slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and nearside front tyre tread getting low

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 87,947 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer sills slightly corroded and nearside damaged

nearside front wishbone front bush split

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear valance slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2010 87,902 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer sills slightly corroded and nearside damaged

nearside front wishbone front bush split

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear valance slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 85,480 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both outersills bent and slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,216 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 83,203 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,082 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 82,082 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front link rods have play

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 17 Aug 2006 75,744 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 75,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Aug 2005 63,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 63,323 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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CF02 AYX is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CF02 AYX, 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 CF02 AYX registered?

CF02 AYX is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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