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FE02 XNT

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,974 mi
Last recorded141,974 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 141,974 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 129,653 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side sill damaged

sills,floor,chassis rails and cross members rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2009 129,646 miles

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side sill damaged

sills,floor,chassis rails and cross members rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2008 116,029 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

play in steering rack drum stick joints

rear brake valve rusty

sills,chassis rails and floor rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2008 116,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

play in steering rack drum stick joints

rear brake valve rusty

sills,chassis rails and floor rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2007 96,456 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre worn on edge

off side and near side rear flexable hoses rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2007 96,456 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 79,110 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

cam belt cover very close to power steering resiviour

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 XNT is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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