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EJ02 GXO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,180 mi
Last recorded143,180 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2020 143,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 136,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Slight general corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 132,441 miles

Corrosion near rear towing mount

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 128,529 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 119,091 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,023 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 96,902 miles

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

N/s/f brake has slight bind

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,672 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2013 83,672 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,294 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight oil leak

n/s/f wheel slightly binding on

Fail 17 Sep 2012 74,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight oil leak

n/s/f wheel slightly binding on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,575 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,043 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,640 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,485 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 22,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 22,171 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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EJ02 GXO is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GXO, 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 GXO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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