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EU52 HND

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,159 mi
Last recorded121,159 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 121,159 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 121,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 118,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil Leak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 107,755 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2014 107,626 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2013 102,247 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 98,555 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 87,743 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,887 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 47,004 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 47,004 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,484 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,081 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 26,064 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EU52 HND is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HND, 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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EU52 HND is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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