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FE02 XMJ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,865 mi
Last recorded103,865 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 XMJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 103,865 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 103,865 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 103,861 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 103,853 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength qtr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner vallance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive qtr inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 103,495 miles

tyres cracked but not reaching ply or cords

Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,504 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 101,060 miles

Nearside Rear qtr has age related corrosion

Offside Rear qtr has age related corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2019 99,572 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 99,572 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 97,609 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 97,609 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 95,409 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both,near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gearbox

Fail 24 Aug 2016 93,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both,near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gearbox

Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion top shocker mounting area (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,107 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,399 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 83,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,519 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,600 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front dics wear

Fail 8 Mar 2011 75,600 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front dics wear

Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,915 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 62,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,168 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,875 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,321 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,941 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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FE02 XMJ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 FE02 XMJ, 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 FE02 XMJ registered?

FE02 XMJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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