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DV02 LTF

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,555 mi
Last recorded163,555 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 LTF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 163,555 miles

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

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Jan 2018 163,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Oct 2017 163,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 163,741 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 160,380 miles

Oil Filter leaking

advise under van rusting and undersealed

Fail 13 Apr 2015 160,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil Filter leaking

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 154,079 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 154,079 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 154,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 148,516 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front brake discs and pads very worn at service limit

advise under car rusting

Fail 26 Mar 2013 148,510 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front brake discs and pads very worn at service limit

advise under car rusting

Pass 30 Mar 2012 142,360 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 134,581 miles

NSF tyre tread low on edge

screw in NSR tyre tread

slight play in rack (OS)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 127,990 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 127,975 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to OSR chassis(box section)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 122,207 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 122,084 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 112,752 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 100,103 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 91,896 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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DV02 LTF is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DV02 LTF, 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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DV02 LTF is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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