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ET02 VML

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,144 mi
Last recorded156,144 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 VML
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 156,144 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 139,554 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 126,342 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 126,342 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 115,879 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 115,876 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 112,409 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 112,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 108,493 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 108,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 99,821 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front wiper blades need changing.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 99,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front wiper blades need changing.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 85,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 66,689 miles

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

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

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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ET02 VML is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VML, 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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ET02 VML is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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