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ET51 WUV

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,614 mi
Last recorded119,614 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 119,614 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 114,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 114,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 108,457 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 108,457 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 100,929 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 92,352 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 84,985 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 78,087 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 73,677 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 63,909 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 52,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward spring hangar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward spring hangar (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 52,208 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward spring hangar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward spring hangar (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 49,834 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 49,834 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,094 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 47,094 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,336 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,647 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 41,771 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,275 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,193 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,404 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 21,925 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,407 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 WUV is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

ET51 WUV is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 February 2002.

Is ET51 WUV safe to buy?

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