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FL02 GKZ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,989 mi
Last recorded69,989 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 GKZ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 69,989 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside indicator doesn't self cancel

Fail 19 Dec 2020 69,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside indicator doesn't self cancel

Pass 14 Dec 2019 68,262 miles

nearside indicator wont self cancel

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills are corroded

offside front tyre is bald on the inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2018 66,989 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside indicator wont self cancel

offside and nearside outer sills are corroding

offside front tyre is bald on the inside edge

vehicle under body is corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,624 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

nearside front wheel is slightly stiff to rotate

nearside indicator wont self cancel

offside front tyre is bald on the inside edge

vehicle underbody has got surface corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2017 65,624 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

nearside front wheel is slightly stiff to rotate

nearside indicator wont self cancel

offside front tyre is bald on the inside edge

vehicle underbody has got surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,736 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

vehicle under body has got surface corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2016 63,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

vehicle under body has got surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2015 61,844 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside and nearside outer sills slight corrosion

vehicle underbody has got slight surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2015 61,844 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside and nearside outer sills slight corrosion

vehicle underbody has got slight surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2014 60,254 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside and nearside outer sills slight corrosion

offside front tyre is bald on the inside edge

offside rear brake back plate looks slightly damp brake cylinder may have a leak

vehicle underbody has got surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2014 60,254 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside and nearside outer sills slight corrosion

offside front tyre is bald on the inside edge

offside rear brake back plate looks slightly damp brake cylinder may have a leak

vehicle underbody has got surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,975 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm (legal limit)inner shoulder worn

o/s/f door mirror loose

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,359 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread /worn inner shoulder

o/s/door mirror loose

Fail 18 Aug 2012 56,321 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre low tread /worn inner shoulder

o/s/door mirror loose

Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,631 miles

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

hand brake cable insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,031 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 48,964 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,141 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,232 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 43,232 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,822 miles

o/s/f brake flexi poorly replaced - broken section of flexi still bolted to strut leg

o/s/r tyre looks like it has rubbed on the inner arch at some

slight damage to o/s/f anti roll bar

wipers poor

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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FL02 GKZ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FL02 GKZ, 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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FL02 GKZ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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