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ET51 WUD

2002 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,381 mi
Last recorded104,381 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 WUD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 104,381 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 99,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 99,955 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 93,727 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 14 Nov 2011 93,727 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper blade split

Fail 4 Nov 2011 93,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 92,224 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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ET51 WUD is a 2002 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ET51 WUD, 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 ET51 WUD registered?

ET51 WUD is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is ET51 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 WUD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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