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EA52 LGZ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,098 mi
Last recorded88,098 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2017 88,098 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,293 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,062 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 83,051 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 78,236 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,236 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,947 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,643 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,533 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,241 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,290 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,485 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 LGZ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LGZ, 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 EA52 LGZ registered?

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

Is EA52 LGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 LGZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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