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EJ02 AYZ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,131 mi
Last recorded148,131 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 AYZ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 148,131 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion cross section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 13 May 2016 145,839 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s d rubbers on anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s n/s rear corrosion rear upper shock mounts (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 145,836 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s d rubbers on anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s n/s rear corrosion rear upper shock mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 142,834 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 May 2015 142,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2014 140,441 miles

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

Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 140,441 miles

Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 136,564 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 136,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 May 2012 132,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 9 May 2012 132,526 miles

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 10 May 2011 129,114 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 124,367 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 110,337 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 99,782 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 92,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 84,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EJ02 AYZ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ02 AYZ, 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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EJ02 AYZ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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