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AR51 ESO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,997 mi
Last recorded107,997 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 107,997 miles

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

Slight play in offside track rod ( toffee apple )

Pass 28 Nov 2013 104,996 miles

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

O/S/R front spring holder starting to corrode.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 104,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

O/S/R front spring holder starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 102,740 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 100,241 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 98,768 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,830 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 97,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2009 94,166 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 94,166 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 90,485 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 85,924 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 82,195 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 ESO is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ESO, 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 ESO registered?

AR51 ESO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is AR51 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 ESO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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