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FJ02 ULX

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,847 mi
Last recorded184,847 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 184,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 4x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 184,847 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 4x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 178,595 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 178,595 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 173,767 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 173,767 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 168,180 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 162,885 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 162,879 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 151,398 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 140,049 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 133,148 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 126,340 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 126,340 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 120,379 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 116,099 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 116,099 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

indicator arm will not self cancel from left position

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Mar 2006 102,812 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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FJ02 ULX is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULX, 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 FJ02 ULX registered?

FJ02 ULX is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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