MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both inner and outer seals are corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under body corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DK52 FNR is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,391cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DK52 FNR, 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 DK52 FNR registered?
DK52 FNR is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 December 2002.
Is DK52 FNR safe to buy?
The MOT history for DK52 FNR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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