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FG02 AUV

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,292 mi
Last recorded59,292 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 AUV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,292 miles

slight corrosion on rear underbody

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 52,943 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,856 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,375 miles

chassis and various suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 3 Mar 2012 36,973 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exshaust rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2012 36,973 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front exshaust rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,020 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,447 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,809 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,000 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,008 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 16,377 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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FG02 AUV is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FG02 AUV, 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 FG02 AUV registered?

FG02 AUV is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is FG02 AUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG02 AUV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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