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FH02 UYK

2002 Ford Escort

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,114 mi
Last recorded153,114 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 UYK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 153,114 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 143,518 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 134,099 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

windscreen scratched in various places

Fail 6 Jun 2012 134,099 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

windscreen scratched in various places

Pass 14 Jun 2011 127,986 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 120,123 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 120,123 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 110,823 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 110,823 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 101,775 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 101,770 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 90,515 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 90,514 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2006
Fail 30 Jun 2006 79,615 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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 UYK is a 2002 Ford Escort in Green 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 FH02 UYK, 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 FH02 UYK registered?

FH02 UYK is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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