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ET51 WUE

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,653 mi
Last recorded93,653 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 WUE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 93,653 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2021 93,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2020 91,443 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,748 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 85,741 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 79,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe adjacent to load valve - marked yellow wax (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine oil ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - front - tyre size 1658013 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 74,919 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer body sill - seat belt buckle attached to seat frame (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe adjacent to load valve - marked yellow wax (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine oil ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - front - tyre size 1658013 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear - load valve to hose - marked yellow wax (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake - slightly binding

Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,949 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front brake - slightly binding

Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,430 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

offside front brake slightly sticking

Fail 5 Mar 2014 72,430 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

offside front brake slightly sticking

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,047 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,619 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 71,604 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,797 miles

Possible interittent fault with brake master cylinder causing brakes to bind. All OK at time of retest.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 70,790 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 70,510 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads getting low

slight play in front steering

Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,510 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads getting low

slight play in front steering

Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 69,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 68,747 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 68,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,446 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)

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

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 WUE is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ET51 WUE, 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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ET51 WUE is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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