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AR51 ETD

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,135 mi
Last recorded116,135 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 116,135 miles

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 6 Mar 2013 116,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 27 Mar 2012 112,954 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 108,384 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 108,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 103,630 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Feb 2010 103,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 96,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 96,106 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 88,924 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 88,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 88,882 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 81,810 miles

ADVISECONDITIONOFEXHAUSTSYSTEM

Fail 17 Feb 2007 81,810 miles

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

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

ADVISECONDITIONOFEXHAUSTSYSTEM

Pass 27 Feb 2006 71,462 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 69,846 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 ETD is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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