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AR51 ESY

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,306 mi
Last recorded96,306 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 96,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 96,228 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 96,218 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 96,201 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2021 96,129 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 96,107 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,099 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 95,916 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 95,548 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,984 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 93,273 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 86,948 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 86,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2009 76,387 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 76,379 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,824 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 64,797 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Mar 2007 57,291 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 53,046 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 ESY is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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