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DU52 EUT

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,841 mi
Last recorded149,841 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 EUT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 149,841 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 149,841 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 130,522 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 123,776 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

front bumper taped up on damage, battery loose lower arm bushes getting poor , o/s front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2008 123,776 miles

front bumper taped up on damage, battery loose lower arm bushes getting poor , o/s front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2007 111,456 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 111,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 52,375 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 65,303 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 65,302 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 EUT is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EUT, 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 EUT registered?

DU52 EUT is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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