CarVerify

Free Car Check

AR51 JNO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,632 mi
Last recorded200,632 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 200,632 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 184,122 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 169,940 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 155,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside wiper blade split on ends

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 155,686 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside wiper blade split on ends

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 145,934 miles

front pads worn thin

n/s/f bumper cracked

n/s/f mud flap insecure

oil leak to engine

stone chips to screen

Fail 22 Mar 2011 145,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

brake fluid between min and max

front pads worn thin

n/s/f bumper cracked

n/s/f mud flap insecure

oil leak to engine

stone chips to screen

Pass 24 Mar 2010 134,141 miles

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

brake fluid between min and max

clutch pedal very high

front pads worn thin

stone chips to screen

Fail 17 Mar 2010 134,141 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

brake fluid between min and max

clutch pedal very high

front pads worn thin

stone chips to screen

Pass 19 Mar 2009 124,506 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

aux belt tensioner disintergrated

brake fluid between min and max

n/s/f bumper cracked

n/s/f mud flap insecure

oil leak to engine

Fail 16 Mar 2009 124,501 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

aux belt tensioner disintergrated

brake fluid between min and max

n/s/f bumper cracked

n/s/f mud flap insecure

oil leak to engine

Pass 5 Mar 2008 112,792 miles

n/s wing mirror insecure

stone chips to screen

brake fluid between min and max

Fail 6 Feb 2007 101,266 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

injector leak off pipe damp

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 6 Feb 2007 101,266 miles

injector leak off pipe damp

n/s door mirror loose

Fail 9 Jan 2006 88,125 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 88,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AR51 JNO 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 62.5%.

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 JNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AR51 JNO?

You can check the full history of AR51 JNO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AR51 JNO registered?

AR51 JNO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is AR51 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 JNO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR51 JNO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AR51 JNO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.