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DA52 MYF

2002 Ford Escort

White Lpg 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

238,357 mi
Last recorded238,357 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 MYF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 238,357 miles

exhaust deteriorating-blow on manifold-investigate,underbody covered in sealer in places

front indicators fading,nearside mirror damaged,offside steering arm balljoint play,underbody brake pipes corroded and covered in grease-nearside rear brake pipe corroding,oil leak,nearside cv boot damaged

underbody-sills-chassis-box sections corroding,no spare tyre,both rear tyres wearing low on edges,front and rear tyres different size

Fail 3 Jan 2015 238,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front indicators fading,nearside mirror damaged,offside steering arm balljoint play,underbody brake pipes corroded and covered in grease-nearside rear brake pipe corroding,oil leak,nearside cv boot damaged

underbody-sills-chassis-box sections corroding,no spare tyre,both rear tyres wearing low on edges,front and rear tyres different size

Pass 4 Jan 2014 234,837 miles

discs corroding,sills-floors-arches-chassis-box sections-underbody and components corroding in places,rear brake efforts just met limits-investigate,tested on lpg

nearside mirror damaged,engine oil low-oil leakage/spill-inv,nearside inner cv boot damaged,rear service brake efforts just met limits,f+r brake pipes corroded in places-will require attention,offside steering arm balljoint slight play,exhaust blowin

Fail 4 Jan 2014 234,837 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

discs corroding,sills-floors-arches-chassis-box sections-underbody and components corroding in places,rear brake efforts just met limits-investigate,tested on lpg

nearside mirror damaged,engine oil low-oil leakage/spill-inv,nearside inner cv boot damaged,rear service brake efforts just met limits,f+r brake pipes corroded in places-will require attention,offside steering arm balljoint slight play,exhaust blowin

Fail 16 Sep 2013 234,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

major oil leak, rear brake pipes corroded, vehicle chassis corroded, o/s/f rack arm has s light play, minor exhaust leak, rear wheel bearings noisey, h brake travel high, brake load valve slightly loose, n/s/f balljoint slight play, (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 216,329 miles

chassis-sills-floors-underbody and components corroded in places,rear box sections-chassis corroded in places

front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorating,rear service brake efforts just within limits

offside steering rack rod end slight balljoint,transmission mounting deteriorating,rear brake pipes corroded to and from rear valve,nsr brake pipe corroded,front brake pipes corroded

oil leak,running lumpy-investigate,exhaust leak front area

Fail 25 Jul 2012 216,329 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

chassis-sills-floors-underbody and components corroded in places,rear box sections-chassis corroded in places

offside steering rack rod end slight balljoint,transmission mounting deteriorating,rear brake pipes corroded to and from rear valve,nsr brake pipe corroded,front brake pipes corroded

oil leak,running lumpy-investigate,exhaust leak front area

Pass 11 Apr 2012 211,571 miles

engine running bit lumpy,transmission mounting deteriorating-investigate

front wishbone bushes deteriorating slightly,tracking requires attention,offside steering arm balljoint slight play

oil leak,wire loose under van-investigate

sills-floors-chassis-box sections-rear panal underbody and components corroded,rear b/pipes in places corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 211,571 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

engine running bit lumpy,transmission mounting deteriorating-investigate

front wishbone bushes deteriorating slightly,tracking requires attention,offside steering arm balljoint slight play

oil leak,wire loose under van-investigate

sills-floors-chassis-box sections-rear panal underbody and components corroded,rear b/pipes in places corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 189,897 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Oil level low.

Fail 2 Apr 2011 189,809 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust blowing slightly.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Oil level low.

Pass 3 Apr 2010 166,981 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 166,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 162,843 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 120,149 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 106,859 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 MYF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,399cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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