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CW02 FTZ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,893 mi
Last recorded100,893 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 FTZ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,893 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 97,527 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 97,527 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 90,041 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 90,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 86,090 miles

Nearside Hand Brake Cable Support Clip Broken.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 76,880 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 76,880 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 59,924 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 47,381 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 38,580 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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CW02 FTZ 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 72.7%.

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 CW02 FTZ, 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 CW02 FTZ registered?

CW02 FTZ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is CW02 FTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW02 FTZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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