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ES02 VAN

2002 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,386 mi
Last recorded108,386 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES02 VAN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 108,386 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 108,043 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 107,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion front brake pipes to calipers

corrosion n/s sill to floor

corrosion under rear of vehicle

Fail 27 May 2023 107,197 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2016 107,171 miles

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

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

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

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear leaf spring rear mounting area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shocker mounting area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear leaf spring rear mounting area (6.1.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Centre Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear spring/front bracket (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear spring/front bracket (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak around filter ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering resevior low

Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,832 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded by compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper blade loose but clears screen

Fail 11 Aug 2015 97,831 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded by compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

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

offside wiper blade loose but clears screen

Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

play in o/s steering arm

Fail 3 Sep 2014 88,932 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,990 miles

clutch pedal is high

Fail 9 Sep 2013 80,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pedal is high

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,835 miles

vehicle underbody has a lot of surface corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2012 71,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle underbody has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,400 miles

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 63,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,396 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise - rear tyre treads perished

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,392 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise - power steering resivour damp

Fail 17 Sep 2009 49,392 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise - power steering resivour damp

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,128 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,803 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 30,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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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ES02 VAN is a 2002 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ES02 VAN, 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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ES02 VAN is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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