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FG02 WRA

2002 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,390 mi
Last recorded66,390 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 WRA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,390 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 62,354 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 58,171 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 53,587 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 49,098 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2012 44,491 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,702 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,075 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,985 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 32,862 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 32,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 27,398 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 22,656 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,848 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 WRA is a 2002 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FG02 WRA, 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 WRA registered?

FG02 WRA is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is FG02 WRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG02 WRA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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