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EA52 LGK

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,723 mi
Last recorded132,723 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 LGK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 132,723 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion on undersdie of vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2020 132,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front discs lipped advise bushes in o/s/f bottom arm split advise slight corrosion arond o/s/rear spring mounting

advise no emmision check due to poor exhaust system

Pass 27 Nov 2019 130,881 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 130,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along axle into brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also has play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Inner arch going into engine bay. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along axle into brake cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 125,332 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 125,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 115,667 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 104,589 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 104,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,294 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,149 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,831 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,775 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,341 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 51,953 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 40,717 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,173 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,336 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,257 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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EA52 LGK is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EA52 LGK, 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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EA52 LGK is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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