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EU02 PKX

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

173,920 mi
Last recorded173,920 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 PKX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2017 173,920 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from pipe joint - forward (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi - back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr from flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill in front of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill behind wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded os flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings across back under back doors (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 169,222 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 169,219 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play BBJ (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc C V Boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 164,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 164,225 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 157,669 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 157,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 150,969 miles

Screen damage evident.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 150,969 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

205 tyres fitted to front,195 fitted to rear.

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

Insufficient oil in engine.Put in 2 ltrs.to carry out emission test.

Screen damage evident.

Pass 4 May 2012 145,069 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 145,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2011 139,408 miles

Oil leak at engine.

Screen damage evident Zone A.

Fail 3 May 2011 139,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak at engine.

Screen damage evident Zone A.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 134,945 miles

VARIOUS REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. PARK CABLE COMPENSATOR OFF-CENTRE.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 130,715 miles

O/S CENTRE W/SCREEN DAMAGED. PARK CABLE COMPENSATOR OFF CENTRE. OIL LEAKS,

Fail 29 Feb 2008 124,486 miles

O/S AND N/S LOWER SWIVEL BALLJOINT GAITERS SPLIT

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 124,486 miles

O/S AND N/S LOWER SWIVEL BALLJOINT GAITERS SPLIT

Pass 23 Feb 2007 113,863 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 113,584 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 98,356 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2006 98,356 miles

oil leak

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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EU02 PKX is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU02 PKX, 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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EU02 PKX is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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