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LC51 PVU

2002 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,780 mi
Last recorded104,780 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort Van74,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 PVU
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 104,780 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 104,780 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 91,078 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 91,078 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,458 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 76,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 66,417 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 66,417 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 58,025 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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LC51 PVU is a 2002 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LC51 PVU, 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 LC51 PVU?

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What year was LC51 PVU registered?

LC51 PVU is a 2002 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is LC51 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 PVU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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