MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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wiper blades starting to split
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
wiper blades starting to split
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
various parts of vehicle corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
various parts of vehicle corroded
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s hand brake cable attached with wire to spring. mount broken.
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
clicking noise from steering column
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
clicking noise from steering column
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
STRONGE ADVISOREY: BOTH REAR TYRE'S ARE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE
STRONGE ADVISOREY: BOTH REAR TYRE'S ARE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
damage to offside rear floor
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ02 VZU 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 50%.
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 VZU, 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 VZU is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 March 2002.
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