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FE52 WRV

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,263 mi
Last recorded153,263 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 153,263 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 153,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipes looks wet.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 149,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 140,368 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 140,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 130,096 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 130,096 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 119,292 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 107,378 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 107,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 WRV is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WRV, 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 FE52 WRV registered?

FE52 WRV is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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