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EF02 OJJ

2002 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,301 mi
Last recorded155,301 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 OJJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2017 155,301 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear bumper cross member (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear shockers top mounting areas and rear vehicle structure areas (2.4.A.3)

Both front shockers has corrosion to the casing and both front lower arms corroded

Brake pipes connected to load sensing valve are corroded

Engine oil leak

Nearside outer sill has corrosion

Rear exhaust box corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear leaf springs front and rear mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 151,815 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 145,436 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 145,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 133,076 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advanced corrosion to rear shocker mounts

Pass 14 Jan 2013 119,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 106,165 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 106,165 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 95,147 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 83,380 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 77,116 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,614 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 64,381 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 64,381 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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EF02 OJJ is a 2002 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF02 OJJ, 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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EF02 OJJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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