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FG02 WRV

2002 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,124 mi
Last recorded75,124 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 WRV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 75,124 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 75,118 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rad support bent and rad against engine

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,036 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,265 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,349 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,314 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,694 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 WRV is a 2002 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FG02 WRV registered?

FG02 WRV is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is FG02 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG02 WRV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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