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DX02 NDD

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,657 mi
Last recorded111,657 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 NDD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2017 111,657 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pipes rusty

rear gear box mount worn/broken

sill/floor edges rusty shailing

Pass 15 Apr 2016 108,794 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 108,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 104,704 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 104,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

maim/rear brake pipes rusty shailing

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear spring hangers very rusty shailing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 103,482 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 100,995 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 100,995 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 98,247 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 93,542 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 87,666 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 83,222 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,716 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 45,472 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,189 miles

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

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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DX02 NDD is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DX02 NDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX02 NDD registered?

DX02 NDD is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is DX02 NDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 NDD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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