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FJ52 YMA

2002 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,592 mi
Last recorded142,592 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 YMA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 142,592 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 142,592 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 124,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

brake pipes heavily greased

exhaust deteriated

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2015 111,434 miles

brake pipes corroded

front wings corroded

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

rear wheel archers corroded

sills corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 111,426 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes corroded

front wings corroded

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

rear wheel archers corroded

sills corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 106,742 miles

Oil leak

all brakepipes corroded

front springscorroded

inner and outer sills corroded

o/sn/sfront inner wish bone bushes perished

rear spring hangers corrioded

rear x members and chassis rails corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 106,735 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

all brakepipes corroded

front springscorroded

inner and outer sills corroded

o/sn/sfront inner wish bone bushes perished

rear spring hangers corrioded

rear x members and chassis rails corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,832 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

possable leak on no 1 injector very slight

Pass 8 Aug 2012 92,406 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 88,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 84,518 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,312 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 78,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,446 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 67,553 miles

surface cracks to both rear tyres

Fail 27 Jul 2007 67,553 miles

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

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

surface cracks to both rear tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2006 60,518 miles

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

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

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 YMA is a 2002 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FJ52 YMA, 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 YMA is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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