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FN02 AYM

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,918 mi
Last recorded150,918 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 AYM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 150,918 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 18 Mar 2025 146,325 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 146,247 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 142,893 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 142,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 138,467 miles

All brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Mar 2022 133,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 129,725 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 129,666 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))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 125,830 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 125,798 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front wings corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 121,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,869 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2017 110,276 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 110,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 106,961 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 102,368 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/a rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,616 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 87,908 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,807 miles

n/side rear tyre low

o/side front tyre low

Pass 25 Feb 2011 69,355 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 59,873 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,850 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,353 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,433 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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FN02 AYM is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN02 AYM, 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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FN02 AYM is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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