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EF52 OKJ

2002 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,982 mi
Last recorded126,982 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 OKJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 126,982 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 126,689 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 126,614 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front bumper damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r shock noisey

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2015 107,804 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 107,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 94,177 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,264 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 25 Jul 2013 67,264 miles

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

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,327 miles

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

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

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

temporary repair to nearside front headlight aim

window screen washers working but washer bottle has a leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 50,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

temporary repair to nearside front headlight aim

window screen washers working but washer bottle has a leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,538 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,376 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,829 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,516 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 17,398 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 13,148 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 9,384 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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EF52 OKJ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF52 OKJ, 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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EF52 OKJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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