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AR51 NZE

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

75,120 mi
Last recorded75,120 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded, no sharp edges

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded in centre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside door corroded along bottom, no sharp edges

Offside mirror slightly insecure

Offside outer sill slightly corroded in centre

Fail 28 Jan 2019 75,120 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earthing fault (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded, no sharp edges

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded in centre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside door corroded along bottom, no sharp edges

Offside mirror slightly insecure

Offside outer sill slightly corroded in centre

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,449 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded, no sharp edges

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded in centre

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

Offside mirror slightly insecure

Offside outer sill slightly corroded in centre

Fail 8 Feb 2018 72,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded, no sharp edges

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded in centre

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

Offside mirror slightly insecure

Offside outer sill slightly corroded in centre

Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,657 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded, no sharp edges

Offside mirror slightly insecure

Offside outer sill slightly corroded in centre

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,732 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

spare tyre deflated

Fail 8 Feb 2016 68,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

spare tyre deflated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,893 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 65,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,547 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 62,547 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,205 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,034 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 58,034 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,907 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 55,907 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 53,503 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Feb 2010 53,503 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,362 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 51,362 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 49,334 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,334 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,046 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 47,046 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 44,694 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 NZE is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NZE, 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 NZE is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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The MOT history for AR51 NZE shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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