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FA02 URN

2002 Ford Escort

Pink Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,998 mi
Last recorded188,998 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 URN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 188,998 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 140,235 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 155,554 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 155,554 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 143,069 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 143,066 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 127,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 115,519 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 103,152 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 92,659 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 92,647 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 92,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 88,391 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 77,692 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 77,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FA02 URN is a 2002 Ford Escort in Pink with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FA02 URN, 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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What year was FA02 URN registered?

FA02 URN is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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