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FY02 CBU

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,146 mi
Last recorded71,146 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 CBU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,146 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a slight mis-shape, uneven wear on tread

Rear all rear brakepipes are corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 67,199 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 67,174 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

nsf wheel catching on caliper

Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,501 miles

Spare tyre defective

nsr tyre cracked on side walls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 59,474 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

nsr tyre cracked on side walls

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,233 miles

front brake inbalance 15% waTER INGRESS N/S/HEADLAMP./ BOTH FRONT TYRES./

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,002 miles

n/s/f indicator slightly showing white light./ slight sticking on b compensator./ ex back box outer skin corroding./ o/s/outer cv gaiter perishing./ n/s/lower arm bushs slightly unbonding./

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,511 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear box corroding

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

wipers deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,155 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,502 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 27,502 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 24,953 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,102 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,603 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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FY02 CBU is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY02 CBU, 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 FY02 CBU registered?

FY02 CBU is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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