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DG02 UKL

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,997 mi
Last recorded160,997 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 UKL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 160,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

free play cheak knock on steering

front discs lipped inside edge

nearside rear and offside rear leaf spring hangers heavely corroded

offside front lower arm bush poor condition

strong advise rack lift offside

Fail 25 Nov 2010 160,997 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

free play cheak knock on steering

front discs lipped inside edge

nearside rear and offside rear leaf spring hangers heavely corroded

offside front lower arm bush poor condition

strong advise rack lift offside

Pass 2 Dec 2009 136,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front arms bushes poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2009 136,673 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front arms bushes poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2008 116,926 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 116,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 98,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 98,143 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 76,821 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 55,625 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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DG02 UKL is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UKL, 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 UKL is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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