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LB51 FYJ

2002 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,624 mi
Last recorded125,624 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort Van74,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 FYJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 125,624 miles

engine oil leak

near side front tyre worn to 2mm

slight play in off side front ball joint

Fail 27 Sep 2008 125,624 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine oil leak

near side front tyre worn to 2mm

slight play in off side front ball joint

Pass 31 Jul 2007 98,650 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 82,844 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 82,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 60,562 miles

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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LB51 FYJ is a 2002 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB51 FYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB51 FYJ?

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What year was LB51 FYJ registered?

LB51 FYJ is a 2002 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is LB51 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 FYJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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