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LJ02 ZLZ

2002 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,765 mi
Last recorded53,765 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort Van74,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 ZLZ
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,765 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,324 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 43,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,620 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 30,620 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,338 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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LJ02 ZLZ is a 2002 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 74,660 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 Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ02 ZLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Escort Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ02 ZLZ registered?

LJ02 ZLZ is a 2002 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 10 March 2002.

Is LJ02 ZLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ02 ZLZ shows 6 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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