2002 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · LF02 ACZ
2002 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 142,788 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,788 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 ACZ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2014
- 142,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (33 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 ACZ Mileage History
- 14/10/200550,133 mi
- 25/10/200668,381 mi+18,248 mi
- 20/12/200787,699 mi+19,318 mi
- 11/02/2009105,894 mi+18,195 mi
- 11/02/2010114,262 mi+8,368 mi
- 11/02/2010114,262 mi
- 08/02/2011123,863 mi+9,601 mi
- 07/03/2012130,744 mi+6,881 mi
- 17/03/2012130,949 mi+205 mi
- 27/03/2013134,786 mi+3,837 mi
- 27/03/2013134,786 mi
- 29/03/2014139,352 mi+4,566 mi
- 07/04/2014139,359 mi+7 mi
- 15/11/2014142,788 mi+3,429 mi
Average of roughly 10,196 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
LF02 ACZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Escort (LF02 ACZ) between October 2005 and November 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (33 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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