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EU02 PVK

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

220,803 mi
Last recorded220,803 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 220,803 miles

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 ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 220,803 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 212,890 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 212,874 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 205,779 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 205,779 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 196,359 miles

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 196,359 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 173,690 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 173,634 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 155,612 miles

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 155,612 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 140,869 miles

wiper blads poor working

Pass 19 Oct 2010 121,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 99,407 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 98,226 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 87,357 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 87,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 77,945 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 77,945 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 70,437 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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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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