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EY51 CNF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,223 mi
Last recorded58,223 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 CNF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 58,223 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 58,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,793 miles

offside front, front wishbone bush wearing

Fail 3 Jan 2013 56,792 miles

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

offside front, front wishbone bush wearing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,955 miles

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes wearing.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 52,480 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,391 miles

nearside and offside rear axle bump stops wearing

Fail 6 Jan 2010 49,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 and offside rear axle bump stops wearing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,576 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 45,576 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

near side h/light aim too high

Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,248 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 37,031 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,491 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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EY51 CNF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EY51 CNF, 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 EY51 CNF registered?

EY51 CNF is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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