2002 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · LC51 VSV
2002 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 07 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 87,820 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LC51 VSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2023
- 87,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LC51 VSV Mileage History
- 23/10/202182,587 mi
- 30/09/202285,269 mi+2,682 mi
- 30/09/202285,285 mi+16 mi
- 20/10/202387,786 mi+2,501 mi
- 25/10/202387,820 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 2,610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC51 VSV 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 VSV) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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