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DU52 BPV

2002 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,547 mi
Last recorded102,547 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 BPV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 102,547 miles

front discs corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 29 Aug 2012 102,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 30 Aug 2011 97,960 miles

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

nearside rear chassis corroding by top shocker mount

Pass 17 Aug 2010 93,356 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 89,827 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 86,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,261 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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DU52 BPV is a 2002 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DU52 BPV, 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 DU52 BPV registered?

DU52 BPV is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is DU52 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 BPV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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