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EJ02 GYF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,195 mi
Last recorded114,195 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 114,195 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill starting to corrode

corrosion to rear valance box section.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 114,169 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner sill starting to corrode

corrosion to rear valance box section.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 110,331 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 110,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 103,939 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 103,922 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 99,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,044 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 94,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

1, Both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear. 2, Both rear tyres becoming perished in tread. 3, Both outer sills becoming corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 87,388 miles

1. Offside outer sill startring to corrode. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 3. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,769 miles

1/ o/s outer sill becoming corroded at center 2/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,956 miles

n/s front and rear tyres near legal limits

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,881 miles

1/ o/s outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,003 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 49,867 miles

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

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 GYF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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