MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside wiper blade poor.
body has corrosion at lower rear sill areas both n/s and o/s.
chassis has corrosion at front of leaf spring areas both n/s and o/s.
engine has oil leak from camshaft cover.
exhaust system is corroded.
o/s rear tyre is worn low on inside edge.
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside wiper blade poor.
body has corrosion at lower rear sill areas both n/s and o/s.
chassis has corrosion at front of leaf spring areas both n/s and o/s.
engine has oil leak from camshaft cover.
exhaust system is corroded.
o/s rear tyre is worn low on inside edge.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ET02 VMD 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 66.7%.
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 ET02 VMD, 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 ET02 VMD registered?
ET02 VMD is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 2002.
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