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FH02 OWE

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,504 mi
Last recorded125,504 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 OWE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2021 125,504 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis around shockabsorber mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sping mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 124,853 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank damp no leak found

Fail 4 Jun 2020 124,852 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank damp no leak found

Pass 9 Apr 2019 122,266 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both outer sills weak and rusting

Pass 26 Apr 2018 116,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 116,621 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,297 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 107,253 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2015 103,019 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,709 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 90,029 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 90,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,764 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 81,746 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 74,015 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 74,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,578 miles

slight play in offside of steerin rack

Fail 30 Apr 2010 67,573 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in offside of steerin rack

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,356 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,466 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 46,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2007 36,330 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,169 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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FH02 OWE is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FH02 OWE, 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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FH02 OWE is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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