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DK52 YBX

2002 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,545 mi
Last recorded110,545 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 YBX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 110,545 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 110,545 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 99,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 99,878 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 89,980 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 79,928 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 70,396 miles

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

offside front tyre side wall wear also rear exhaust shleld loose

Pass 9 Oct 2006 62,147 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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DK52 YBX is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

DK52 YBX is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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