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FJ52 ULE

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,180 mi
Last recorded72,180 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 ULE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 72,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under side inner sills/floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2020 72,180 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under side inner sills/floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 69,355 miles

Front tyres both sides bald on edges

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 69,355 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front tyres both sides bald on edges

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 67,467 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres both sides worn on both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror glass cracked

battery loose

rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 65,176 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror cracked

Fail 18 May 2017 65,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror cracked

Pass 19 May 2016 62,052 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 62,049 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage the nearside mirror body is broken off. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings the nearside rear top shock absorber mounting is excessively corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 59,672 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 May 2015 59,669 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,649 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 57,649 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2013 56,326 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 56,326 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2012 54,377 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 54,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 52,931 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,015 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,319 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 46,318 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 43,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,431 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 34,359 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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FJ52 ULE is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FJ52 ULE, 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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FJ52 ULE is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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