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EU02 UMO

2002 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,784 mi
Last recorded139,784 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 UMO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 139,784 miles

under body surface corossion inner and outer sills

Pass 27 Jun 2019 137,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all underside & components corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 21 Jun 2019 137,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all underside & components corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Jun 2018 136,279 miles

Offside Front play in steering rack arm

all underside & components corroded inc outer sills

Fail 28 Jun 2018 136,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front play in steering rack arm

all underside & components corroded inc outer sills

Pass 5 May 2017 135,723 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front play in steering rack arm

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box & corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 135,723 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking dampness pos leak no3 injector (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front play in steering rack arm

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box & corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 131,487 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 131,486 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Centre exhaust clamp corroded but system still secure

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Rear both side handbrake cables worn

Rear pumper damage

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tempoarary fueal cap fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 127,006 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear handbrake cables worn

tyres 195/50/15 offside front near limit nearside rear bald on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2015 127,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear handbrake cables worn

tyres 195/50/15 offside front near limit nearside rear bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 118,545 miles

nearside headlight pin hole in glass

rear gearbox mount worn

Fail 16 Jul 2013 118,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside headlight pin hole in glass

rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 4 Jul 2012 113,076 miles

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

pin hole in nearside headlight glass

Fail 28 Jun 2012 113,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

pin hole in nearside headlight glass

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 97,222 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 92,075 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 92,075 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 84,371 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 84,371 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2007 77,538 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 64,189 miles

front number plate peeling

Fail 12 Jan 2006 64,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 UMO is a 2002 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UMO, 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 UMO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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