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FG52 XEE

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,547 mi
Last recorded166,547 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 XEE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2015 166,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 155,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2014 155,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 140,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 140,303 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 121,367 miles

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.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 121,361 miles

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.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 111,246 miles

air bag light flashing

both outer sills corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2010 99,661 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 99,661 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,955 miles

Offside inner drriveshaft boot clip adrift(small end).

Fail 29 Oct 2009 87,951 miles

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).

Pass 5 Nov 2008 79,093 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 63,875 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 54,651 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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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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