MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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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FY02 GFK is a 2002 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FY02 GFK, 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 GFK registered?
FY02 GFK is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 March 2002.
Is FY02 GFK safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY02 GFK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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