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EO52 VEF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,419 mi
Last recorded82,419 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 82,419 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2017 82,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 81,358 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength forward hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer sill starting to corrode

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 66,474 miles

rear valance rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2014 51,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 51,720 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,222 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 42,222 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,731 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 35,731 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 29,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,847 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,575 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 29,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,025 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,653 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,571 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 VEF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VEF, 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 EO52 VEF registered?

EO52 VEF is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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