2002 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · LF02 ACU
2002 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 99,947 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/03/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1753cc
LF02 ACU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2013
- 99,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LF02 ACU Mileage History
- 11/02/200644,916 mi
- 03/03/200757,022 mi+12,106 mi
- 01/03/200868,104 mi+11,082 mi
- 10/03/200977,895 mi+9,791 mi
- 13/02/201084,469 mi+6,574 mi
- 15/02/201191,027 mi+6,558 mi
- 21/02/201191,122 mi+95 mi
- 16/03/201295,863 mi+4,741 mi
- 16/03/201295,863 mi
- 14/03/201399,947 mi+4,084 mi
Average of roughly 7,766 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
LF02 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Escort (LF02 ACU) between February 2006 and March 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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