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FG52 ZHH

2002 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,624 mi
Last recorded74,624 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ZHH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 74,624 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2013 74,618 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,375 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,679 miles

1.play in o/s steering rack end inner joint 2.front lower arm front bushes starting to split 3.slight coolant leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,978 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,351 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,983 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 28,565 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 ZHH is a 2002 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG52 ZHH, 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 FG52 ZHH registered?

FG52 ZHH is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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