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FH51 TYV

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,106 mi
Last recorded123,106 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 TYV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 123,106 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 119,071 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 7 Jan 2018 119,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 5 Jan 2017 115,127 miles

brake pipes greased

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2017 115,103 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill and sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shocker top (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes greased

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 114,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 114,142 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 112,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 110,448 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 107,476 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 105,502 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 105,502 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 103,625 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 103,625 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 96,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 96,734 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 89,660 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 87,232 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 84,610 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 80,896 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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FH51 TYV is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH51 TYV, 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 FH51 TYV registered?

FH51 TYV is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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