MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear at rear (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at top of shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of spring (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above load valve (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate cracked
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate cracked
front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.
air bag light flashing
both outer sills corroding
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside inner drriveshaft boot clip adrift(small end).
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Offside front tyre worn on inside shoulder.
Offside inner drriveshaft boot clip adrift(small end).
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG52 XEE is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FG52 XEE, 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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FG52 XEE is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 2002.
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