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FL52 SRO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,675 mi
Last recorded193,675 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 SRO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 193,675 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

dampness around Brake load sensing valve/ covered in grease

undercarriage covered in underseal

Fail 26 Oct 2024 193,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

dampness around Brake load sensing valve/ covered in grease

undercarriage covered in underseal

Pass 28 Oct 2023 183,200 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 173,783 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 173,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 172,988 miles

Underside of van has fresh coating of underseal

Fail 5 Feb 2021 172,947 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside of van has fresh coating of underseal

Pass 5 Feb 2020 164,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 164,566 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing is corroded/rusty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in the tread

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing is corroded/rusty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 164,319 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 163,779 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 163,750 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded/holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 161,389 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 161,313 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 158,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 158,318 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 157,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 155,895 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 154,863 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 149,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 143,571 miles

Nearside front Tyre outerwall has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 143,571 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside front Tyre outerwall has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 126,320 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 105,328 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 105,328 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 82,948 miles

front brake pads wearing lowish

front tyres feathering

n/s rear tyre feathered on one edge

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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FL52 SRO is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FL52 SRO, 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 FL52 SRO registered?

FL52 SRO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is FL52 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 SRO shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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