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HD51 DRV

2002 Ford Escort Van

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,660 mi
Last recorded74,660 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort Van74,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 DRV
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2007 74,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 74,657 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 65,388 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 65,388 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2005 53,659 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

objects hanging from interior, just outside swept areas.

Pass 19 Dec 2005 53,659 miles

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)

objects hanging from interior, just outside swept areas.

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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HD51 DRV is a 2002 Ford Escort Van in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 74,660 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 Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD51 DRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Escort Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HD51 DRV registered?

HD51 DRV is a 2002 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is HD51 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD51 DRV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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