MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under body surface corossion inner and outer sills
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
all underside & components corroded
reverse lights not working
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
Offside Front play in steering rack arm
all underside & components corroded inc outer sills
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
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)
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)
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
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both rear handbrake cables worn
tyres 195/50/15 offside front near limit nearside rear bald on inner edge
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
nearside headlight pin hole in glass
rear gearbox mount worn
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
pin hole in nearside headlight glass
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
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)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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
front number plate peeling
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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