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EY52 VPM

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,274 mi
Last recorded110,274 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 VPM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 110,274 miles

screw in near side rear tyre

underside of car is coated in underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2018 109,710 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,545 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 98,511 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking Cap on injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel hub badly damaged Wheel nut missing (4.2.B.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member close to shock abs. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 95,884 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 95,793 miles

Battery insecure possible tray corroaded,covered in undersill (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

outer body sills heavily fillered

Pass 11 Aug 2015 95,214 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,063 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,344 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 84,146 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,741 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,023 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 69,667 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 64,043 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 64,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 48,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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EY52 VPM is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EY52 VPM, 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 EY52 VPM registered?

EY52 VPM is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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