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FG02 WTA

2002 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,627 mi
Last recorded77,627 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 77,627 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 77,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,091 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 62,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 62,902 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 54,646 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,452 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,198 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 40,198 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,301 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,038 miles

Oil leak

multi vee belt worn.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,801 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 WTA is a 2002 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WTA, 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 WTA registered?

FG02 WTA is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 July 2002.

Is FG02 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG02 WTA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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