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EN51 WJV

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,347 mi
Last recorded109,347 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 109,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush perished/ deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush perished/ deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner sills scabby with corrosion

o/s/f metal brake pipe light corrosion( greased)

o/s/f outer cv boot perishing

Fail 5 Dec 2025 109,346 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (stays on main beam) (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush perished/ deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush perished/ deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner sills scabby with corrosion

o/s/f metal brake pipe light corrosion( greased)

o/s/f outer cv boot perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2024 108,199 miles

N/S/R CORROSION AROUND SUPPORT OF SPRING HANGER O/S/R CORROSION AROUND SUPPORT OF SPRING HANGER

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 108,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R CORROSION AROUND SUPPORT OF SPRING HANGER O/S/R CORROSION AROUND SUPPORT OF SPRING HANGER

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 106,915 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 106,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 106,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 106,001 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 104,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 103,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both font track rod end dust covers deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres seriously worn on the edges and close to wear tread indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of the vehicle, including sills, steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2019 102,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leaf spring front mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leaf spring front mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 102,021 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering seriously corroded and holed close rear limiter mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leaf spring front mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leaf spring front mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,779 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on offside of rear crossmember by shock absorber (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion by offside front spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 100,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and slightly ridged (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion by offside front spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,889 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,422 miles

surface corrosion to n/s & o/s rear spring hanger's

Pass 26 Feb 2014 83,435 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,585 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,672 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,992 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 71,631 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,187 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 52,360 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,545 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 WJV 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 76%.

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 WJV, 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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EN51 WJV is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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