MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,645 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sill corroded.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
centre exhaust deteriorated/corroded
nearside front lower wing section corroded and holed
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
centre exhaust deteriorated/corroded
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear tyres heavily perished
surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Slight brake bind
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Slight brake bind
Vehicle rear suspension close to bump pads
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Slight bind OSR brake
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Slight bind OSR brake
Advise the front exhaust flexi is weak and is leaking slightly
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
NS door lock faulty
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Slight corrosion front of both sills
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
NS door lock faulty
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Slight corrosion front of both sills
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Reverse light perminantly on
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Reverse light perminantly on
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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DG02 OUX is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 DG02 OUX, 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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DG02 OUX is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 March 2002.
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