MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
1.surface corrosion of rear section front to rear and o/s rear brake pipe
1.noise from clutch/gearbox when started 2.slight play in o/s steering rack end
1.front tyres low on tread n/s front just on limit
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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