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FL02 MEU

2002 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,560 mi
Last recorded85,560 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 MEU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 85,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 85,365 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 80,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 80,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,863 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,502 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,211 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 58,622 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Aug 2014 58,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Aug 2013 53,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,930 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,954 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,753 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,864 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 42,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,101 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 41,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 38,271 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 MEU is a 2002 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MEU, 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 MEU is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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