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FJ02 KWG

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

194,727 mi
Last recorded194,727 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 KWG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 194,727 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 194,719 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 184,175 miles

front inner brake pads appear to be low

nsf suspension arm rear bush deteriated

os and ns inner sills heavy corrosion

rear inner valance heavy corrosion

slight brake bind osf

Fail 20 Jun 2015 184,175 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads appear to be low

nsf suspension arm rear bush deteriated

os and ns inner sills heavy corrosion

rear inner valance heavy corrosion

slight brake bind osf

Pass 18 Jun 2014 173,772 miles

brake pipe feeding rear axle corroded

fuel pipes near tank corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

various floor and sill areas corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 173,772 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake pipe feeding rear axle corroded

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front brake pads appear to be worn thin

fuel pipes near tank corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

various floor and sill areas corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 164,212 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 153,673 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 25 Jun 2012 153,670 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 6 Jun 2011 142,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil filter leaking

slight damage on rear number plate

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2011 142,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil filter leaking

slight damage on rear number plate

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2010 132,767 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust rear silencer slight corrosion to outter skin

gearbox has oil leak

nearside fog light not working

nearside reverse light not working

offside rear tyre outter wall slight bulge

offside steering rack slight freeplay

rear number plate slight damage

Fail 4 Jun 2010 132,766 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate slight damage

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust rear silencer slight corrosion to outter skin

gearbox has oil leak

nearside fog light not working

nearside reverse light not working

offside rear tyre outter wall slight bulge

offside steering rack slight freeplay

Pass 27 Apr 2009 121,718 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread and wearingt on edges 2mm

offside headlight slight damage

offside rear tyre 2-3mm wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2009 121,716 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread and wearingt on edges 2mm

offside headlight slight damage

offside rear tyre 2-3mm wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2008 112,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

handbrake outter casing heavily corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2007 101,717 miles

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing area

Fail 4 Apr 2007 101,717 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing area

Pass 6 Apr 2006 90,229 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 90,229 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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FJ02 KWG is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FJ02 KWG, 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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FJ02 KWG is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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