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EU02 PSO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,864 mi
Last recorded95,864 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 PSO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 95,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,789 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on the inside

Fail 10 Jan 2018 85,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on the inside

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,268 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 83,428 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in offside steering inner joint

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in offside steering inner joint

Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,735 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise slight play in off side inner trake arm

Fail 14 Jul 2014 77,735 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise slight play in off side inner trake arm

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,767 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,795 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,903 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 63,903 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 43,760 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 43,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front screen is chipped

Pass 22 May 2009 43,613 miles

front screen is chipped

Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,830 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 36,464 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,245 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 29,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EU02 PSO is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EU02 PSO, 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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EU02 PSO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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