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FH02 VSC

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,989 mi
Last recorded134,989 miles
Recorded on5 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2014 134,989 miles

Engine leaking oil

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 125,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres slightly feathered

off side rear light lens cracked

rear shock absorber top mounts prescribed area slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 115,705 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 113,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 102,580 miles

both reaar section front to rear brake pipes slightly corr

rear exhaust box corr but not blowing on point of test

Fail 5 Feb 2010 102,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

both reaar section front to rear brake pipes slightly corr

rear exhaust box corr but not blowing on point of test

Pass 1 Jun 2009 99,845 miles

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

front disc pads low?

Fail 1 Jun 2009 99,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front disc pads low?

Pass 31 May 2008 90,829 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 76,747 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 61,727 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 61,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VSC is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH02 VSC, 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 VSC is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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