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AR51 ERK

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,938 mi
Last recorded173,938 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 ERK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 173,938 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 173,740 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 169,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 156,730 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 138,492 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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AR51 ERK is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AR51 ERK, 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 AR51 ERK registered?

AR51 ERK is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is AR51 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 ERK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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