MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear door outer door handle missing
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear door outer door handle missing
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
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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AO51 OJJ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,399cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 AO51 OJJ, 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 AO51 OJJ registered?
AO51 OJJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 February 2002.
Is AO51 OJJ safe to buy?
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