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FL02 GLZ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,007 mi
Last recorded107,007 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 107,007 miles

general under body corrosion

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 107,007 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,452 miles

Both rear chassis rails rusty.

Both rear spring hangers rusty.

Both sills rusty.

Nearside rear tyre low on tread.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 93,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear chassis rails rusty.

Both rear spring hangers rusty.

Both sills rusty.

Nearside rear tyre low on tread.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,020 miles

small corrosion in outer sills,inner sills,rear crossmember,rear fitch panels etc

Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,036 miles

corrosion around battery terminal

corrosion in brake hose ferrules

corrosion in front exhaust

squeak from belts

Fail 21 Mar 2012 82,036 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around battery terminal

corrosion in brake hose ferrules

corrosion in front exhaust

squeak from belts

Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,609 miles

corrosion in offside outer sill,chassis generally and rear crossmember

nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm on outer edge

squeak from engine/pulley/bearing?

Fail 14 Mar 2011 79,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion in offside outer sill,chassis generally and rear crossmember

nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm on outer edge

squeak from engine/pulley/bearing?

Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,006 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,024 miles

front disc worn

rear exh in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2008 60,220 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,369 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,865 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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FL02 GLZ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL02 GLZ, 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 FL02 GLZ registered?

FL02 GLZ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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