MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes are greased (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes are greased (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak Engine ()
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near And Offside Front Of Rear Springs (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near And Offside Rear Inner Sills (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside And Offside Rear Of Rear Springs (2.4.A.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 51% (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% Imbalance (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak Engine ()
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near And Offside Front Of Rear Springs (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near And Offside Rear Inner Sills (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside And Offside Rear Of Rear Springs (2.4.A.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 51% (3.7.B.3)
Bonnet Badly Corroded
Car Tyres Fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Towing Eye Missing
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.2.6)
Bonnet Badly Corroded
Car Tyres Fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Towing Eye Missing
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine good oil leak
195/70/14 Tyres On Front 185/60/14 Rears
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
195/70/14 Tyres On Front 185/60/14 Rears
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
wiper blads poor working
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner outer edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU02 PVK is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 PVK, 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 PVK is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 March 2002.
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