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FE02 ZJJ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

216,591 mi
Last recorded216,591 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 216,591 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 214,077 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 205,649 miles

Offside Rear tyre cutting out on inside

Pass 21 May 2018 195,950 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 195,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 185,723 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 176,500 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 168,469 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 168,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2013 160,801 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 152,830 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 144,099 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 136,144 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 126,666 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 115,568 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 115,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/r/tyre has uneven wear pattern

Pass 20 Feb 2007 95,711 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 74,649 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 74,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZJJ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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FE02 ZJJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FE02 ZJJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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