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FL02 MLK

2002 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,347 mi
Last recorded128,347 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 128,347 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front both arches corroded

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pipes corroded

Front brakes imbalance 22%

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Rear shocker bushes deteriorated

Rear tyres wearing low

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2017 120,829 miles

both front tyres worn & close to tread

both rear wheel arches corroded

general under body corroded & undersealed

n/s/f side repeator slightly discoloured

o/s/f seat belt slightly fraying

oil residue on engine

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

slight play in o/s/f seat

various brake pipes corroded /greased

various suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 120,829 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn & close to tread

both rear wheel arches corroded

general under body corroded & undersealed

n/s/f side repeator slightly discoloured

o/s/f seat belt slightly fraying

oil residue on engine

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

slight play in o/s/f seat

various brake pipes corroded /greased

various suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 113,501 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

general under body corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

various brake/fuel lines greased/corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 113,501 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system corroded

general under body corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

various brake/fuel lines greased/corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 109,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

brake pipes difficult to ckeck due to being covered in grease

heavy corrosion on sills and rear wheel arches

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

passenger seat upright linkage worn

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2015 109,093 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

brake pipes difficult to ckeck due to being covered in grease

heavy corrosion on sills and rear wheel arches

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

passenger seat upright linkage worn

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,414 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 105,414 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 98,053 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 94,898 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 85,464 miles

1.surface corrosion of rear section front to rear and o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 5 Jan 2010 75,197 miles

1.noise from clutch/gearbox when started 2.slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 14 Jul 2008 61,612 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,377 miles

1.front tyres low on tread n/s front just on limit

Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,188 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 43,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 MLK 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 64.7%.

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 MLK, 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 MLK is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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