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FN52 AWO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,828 mi
Last recorded124,828 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 AWO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 124,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 121,889 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 118,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 115,355 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 115,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 112,766 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 109,897 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 109,896 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 105,922 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 105,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 101,474 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 85,458 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,444 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 66,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 31 Aug 2006 50,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,166 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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FN52 AWO is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FN52 AWO, 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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FN52 AWO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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