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DY02 KWO

2002 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,491 mi
Last recorded126,491 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 KWO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2014 126,491 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis , inner sills and rear cross member rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2011 116,587 miles

n/s rear tyre outter side wall perished

Fail 14 Nov 2011 116,477 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre outter side wall perished

Pass 9 Oct 2010 103,736 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 103,734 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

long hand brake travel noise from spare carrier (spare missung) and brake cop valve ns wishbone bushes worn auxillery belt ready to break rear shock mounts corroded os rear steel brake pipe over tank corroded heavily

Pass 30 Oct 2009 91,566 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 91,565 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,552 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 88,682 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 82,091 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 78,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

slight play rack

Pass 22 Mar 2006 78,775 miles

slight play rack

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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DY02 KWO is a 2002 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DY02 KWO, 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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DY02 KWO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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