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DK52 YBJ

2002 Ford Escort

White Lpg 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,733 mi
Last recorded141,733 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 YBJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 141,733 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2024 133,944 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 129,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valence to chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside indicator doesn't self cancel

Pass 19 Aug 2022 125,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 121,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 117,757 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around upper damper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 117,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around upper damper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 115,026 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,137 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front shackle mount points Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 107,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places along the full length of the system (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust joint flange a little loose but does not appear to be leaking gases

Fail 10 Mar 2017 107,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places along the full length of the system (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust joint flange a little loose but does not appear to be leaking gases

Pass 19 Dec 2015 102,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 97,724 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 93,533 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 88,813 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 82,407 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 74,170 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 67,457 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 57,609 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 57,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 44,422 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 44,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre starting to wear lumpy

Pass 13 Dec 2006 37,963 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 24,370 miles

osr tyre tread worn lumpy

various engine oil leaks

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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DK52 YBJ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,399cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

DK52 YBJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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The MOT history for DK52 YBJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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