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CX02 MZT

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,777 mi
Last recorded131,777 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 MZT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 131,777 miles

front tyres are getting low on tread

front pipe is rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2017 131,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings os sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassis os and ns (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassis os and ns (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassis os and ns (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassis os and ns (6.1.B.2)

front pipe is rusty

front tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 9 Jun 2016 124,019 miles

inner sill corrosion

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight oil leak

Pass 30 May 2015 123,276 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 115,926 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 115,926 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 112,148 miles

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2012 97,470 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine mount has free play

nearside front tyre cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 9 Jun 2012 97,460 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine mount has free play

nearside front tyre cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 11 Jun 2011 88,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front body has signs of impact

Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,873 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 61,881 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 52,038 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 43,731 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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CX02 MZT is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CX02 MZT, 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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CX02 MZT is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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