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FL02 GME

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,913 mi
Last recorded165,913 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 165,913 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 158,928 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 158,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2012 153,887 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 153,763 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 143,398 miles

both front brake discs corroded and wearing thin

Pass 25 Feb 2010 131,260 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 122,038 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 114,038 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 107,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 84,302 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 GME is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GME, 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 GME registered?

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

Is FL02 GME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL02 GME shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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