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EO52 CYL

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,988 mi
Last recorded156,988 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 CYL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2017 156,988 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear top shock absorber mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak excessive ()

drivers door check strap

very dirty underside

Pass 4 Jul 2016 147,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer sill rusty

front exhaust pipe leak

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 146,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

registration plate obscured by towbar (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer sill rusty

front exhaust pipe leak

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 137,173 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 137,169 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear inner wing corroded

nearside sill corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 127,827 miles

both number plates deteriorated

nail in nearside front tyre

screen damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2013 119,063 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 118,909 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

WIPERS BLADES SMEARING

Pass 27 Jun 2012 108,765 miles

nearside front indicator faded

signs of offside rear wheel fouling body

Fail 22 Jun 2012 108,672 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front indicator faded

signs of offside rear wheel fouling body

Pass 24 Jun 2011 101,732 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 101,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2010 97,085 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 97,085 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 91,683 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 91,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 85,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/front headlight len cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2007 78,489 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 63,657 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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EO52 CYL is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EO52 CYL, 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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EO52 CYL is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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