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EN51 WGF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,394 mi
Last recorded148,394 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 WGF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 148,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 139,478 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 135,187 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 131,124 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 127,094 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 127,094 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 123,377 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 123,365 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear front spring hanger slight corrossion offside rear front spring hanger slight corrossion

Pass 14 Dec 2011 122,605 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 116,484 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 110,527 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 104,224 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 94,676 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 84,970 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 74,808 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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EN51 WGF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN51 WGF, 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 EN51 WGF registered?

EN51 WGF is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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