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DA51 OHG

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,858 mi
Last recorded94,858 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 OHG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 94,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 Oct 2009 85,891 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight leak of oil from gearbox.

Fail 7 Oct 2009 85,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight leak of oil from gearbox.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 81,596 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 81,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,671 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 61,772 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 61,772 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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DA51 OHG is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 88,294 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA51 OHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA51 OHG registered?

DA51 OHG is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is DA51 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA51 OHG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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