MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,854 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of nearside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill front and rear of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting behind load sensing valve (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
hand brake travel
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
hand brake travel
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside rear tyre perished
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre perished
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake pads & discs worn.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads & discs worn.
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
wiper blade spliting at end near side
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
wiper blade spliting at end near side
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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FV51 HSZ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FV51 HSZ, 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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FV51 HSZ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 2002.
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