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ET51 XXN

2002 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,897 mi
Last recorded126,897 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 XXN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 126,897 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension / seatbelt prescribed areas slightly corroded

both sills / all prescribed areas slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 118,111 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 107,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 97,720 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

emissions on limit at idle max 0.500% actual reading 0.473%

Pass 9 Dec 2009 85,811 miles

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

some play in offside steering rack arm joint?

Fail 9 Dec 2009 85,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

some play in offside steering rack arm joint?

Pass 8 Dec 2008 72,498 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 72,498 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 72,495 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,763 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,401 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 21 Feb 2006 39,780 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 XXN is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

ET51 XXN is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is ET51 XXN safe to buy?

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