MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FX52 UDZ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FX52 UDZ, 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 FX52 UDZ registered?
FX52 UDZ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 November 2002.
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