2002 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · LC51 OUB
2002 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 12 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 105,715 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC51 OUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/10/2024
- 105,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC51 OUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Escort (LC51 OUB) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer casing (5.2.3 (e))”; “Central Front Fuel hose leaking leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
LC51 OUB Mileage History
- 14/09/2022101,212 mi
- 22/09/2022101,264 mi+52 mi
- 01/09/2023103,313 mi+2,049 mi
- 25/09/2023103,520 mi+207 mi
- 09/10/2024105,715 mi+2,195 mi
Average of roughly 2,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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