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FV02 GZK

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,955 mi
Last recorded133,955 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 GZK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 133,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 133,955 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion area around fuel filler cap (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 128,935 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 128,935 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced inner and outer sill (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced inner sill (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 125,694 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 125,692 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 120,614 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2013 120,614 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2012 115,518 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 115,518 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 107,432 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 107,432 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 12 Jul 2010 99,471 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 99,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 86,325 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 86,325 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 73,094 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 73,094 miles

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 67,125 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,125 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 56,092 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 56,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FV02 GZK is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FV02 GZK, 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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FV02 GZK is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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