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EU52 ETA

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,161 mi
Last recorded137,161 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 ETA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2021 137,161 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 135,004 miles

Offside Rear slight rust next to shock mount

Pass 13 Sep 2018 131,104 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion near shock mount

Pass 30 Sep 2017 127,460 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 127,445 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

whole of the underside of the body has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2016 107,321 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 9,871 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 81,806 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 81,806 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 71,474 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,474 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,808 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,020 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 56,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,566 miles

o/s and n/s front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,323 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,623 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,303 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,295 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 39,284 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2005 36,935 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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EU52 ETA 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 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU52 ETA, 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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What year was EU52 ETA registered?

EU52 ETA is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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