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AR51 ERZ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,771 mi
Last recorded152,771 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2016 152,771 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 147,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 147,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 141,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 141,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 135,572 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 135,545 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 130,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 123,916 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 26 Jan 2010 114,906 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 114,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 108,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 95,519 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 71,629 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 49,356 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 ERZ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR51 ERZ, 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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AR51 ERZ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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