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FE52 UYR

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

315,474 mi
Last recorded315,474 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 UYR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 315,474 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 315,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 313,073 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 310,174 miles

advise o/s front oil cntaminatin of suspention components

Fail 29 Nov 2011 310,174 miles

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

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

advise o/s front oil cntaminatin of suspention components

Pass 16 Nov 2010 307,468 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Nov 2010 307,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Nov 2009 304,855 miles

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

Load in vehicle

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 304,850 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Load in vehicle

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 301,457 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2008 301,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2007 243,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 243,170 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 174,437 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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FE52 UYR is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FE52 UYR, 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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FE52 UYR is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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