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FY51 UDD

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,359 mi
Last recorded109,359 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 UDD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 109,359 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

engine oil leak

inner sills corroded

rear tyres badly perished

rear valance corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 107,831 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,635 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 105,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 103,437 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,137 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 100,137 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 97,209 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 94,717 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 92,411 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 88,484 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 84,017 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 84,017 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 78,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,738 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 69,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 57,494 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 57,494 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 45,241 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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FY51 UDD 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 FY51 UDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY51 UDD registered?

FY51 UDD is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is FY51 UDD safe to buy?

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