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DA52 MVZ

2002 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,099 mi
Last recorded129,099 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 MVZ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 129,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 129,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 123,218 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

aux belt poor condition

one number plate light fitted

rear cross member,rear floor and sills corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 14 May 2013 123,206 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

aux belt poor condition

one number plate light fitted

rear cross member,rear floor and sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 4 Nov 2011 112,774 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 110,086 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 110,086 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 98,819 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 98,819 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 96,912 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 96,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 83,534 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 70,874 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 51,667 miles

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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DA52 MVZ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DA52 MVZ, 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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DA52 MVZ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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