MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre cracked
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r wheel bearing noisy
o/s/f tyre cracked
corrosion to rear wheel arches
nearside front wishbone front bush deteriorated
rear brake pipes corroded
slight play in offside track rod end
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s door mirror secure but loose
wishbone bushes split /deterriated but serviceable
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s door mirror secure but loose
wishbone bushes split /deterriated but serviceable
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
lower radiator bracket damaged
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX51 OTJ 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 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 DX51 OTJ, 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 DX51 OTJ registered?
DX51 OTJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 January 2002.
Is DX51 OTJ safe to buy?
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