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DS02 VVL

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,781 mi
Last recorded154,781 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 VVL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2015 154,781 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from com (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted light missing (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front steering inner arm play

Rear no tow bar

emmisons not tested

Pass 22 Nov 2014 148,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 135,237 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 123,113 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 111,256 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 76,770 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 68,344 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 54,598 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 39,880 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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DS02 VVL is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DS02 VVL, 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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DS02 VVL is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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