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MU51 VSE

2002 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,238 mi
Last recorded126,238 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort Van74,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 VSE
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 126,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 108,509 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 108,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 89,340 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 70,221 miles

spare tyre defective

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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MU51 VSE is a 2002 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MU51 VSE, 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 MU51 VSE?

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What year was MU51 VSE registered?

MU51 VSE is a 2002 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is MU51 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 VSE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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