MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
Underside of van has fresh coating of underseal
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
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))
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside front Tyre outerwall has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords.
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.
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake pads wearing lowish
front tyres feathering
n/s rear tyre feathered on one edge
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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FL52 SRO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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