MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,828 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight oil leak
brake load valve stiff
front brake discs deteriorating
n/s/f tyre tread on wear limit
n/s/r tyre close to wear limit
o/s/r tyre on wear limit
oil leak from gearbox area
front brake discs weraing low
front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion
n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
oil leak from gearbox area
slight play in steering rack
slight wear in n/s wish bone buses
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs weraing low
front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion
n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
oil leak from gearbox area
slight play in steering rack
slight wear in n/s wish bone buses
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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FD51 WXG is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 FD51 WXG, 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 FD51 WXG registered?
FD51 WXG is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 2002.
Is FD51 WXG safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD51 WXG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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