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DX52 EFN

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,275 mi
Last recorded115,275 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 EFN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 115,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 110,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 106,321 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounts (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2016 102,060 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,781 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,532 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various signs of corrosion on rear chassis and cross member

Fail 3 Sep 2013 83,520 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various signs of corrosion on rear chassis and cross member

Fail 3 Sep 2012 73,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,470 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,614 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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)

Oil leak

brake pipes by and above fuel tank to compensator valve slightly corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated

nearside and offside front lower wings slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear leaf spring front mountings corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside and offside steering rack arm inner ball joints have slight play

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear valence behind bumper slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 67,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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)

Oil leak

brake pipes by and above fuel tank to compensator valve slightly corroded

coolant level was low - topped up

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated

nearside and offside front lower wings slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear leaf spring front mountings corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside and offside steering rack arm inner ball joints have slight play

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear valence behind bumper slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,165 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 61,165 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,308 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 54,308 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,714 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 45,359 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 45,359 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,595 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 39,595 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,263 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 21,772 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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DX52 EFN is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DX52 EFN, 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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DX52 EFN is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DX52 EFN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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