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GD02 ACY

2002 Ford Escort

White Lpg 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,280 mi
Last recorded83,280 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 ACY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 83,280 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 83,280 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,769 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,795 miles

Oil leak

front number plate slightly contaminated

Fail 16 Jun 2009 78,793 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly contaminated

Pass 18 Jun 2008 69,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,752 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 30,965 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 11,598 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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GD02 ACY is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,399cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GD02 ACY, 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 GD02 ACY registered?

GD02 ACY is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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