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DY02 KXG

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,415 mi
Last recorded156,415 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 KXG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 156,415 miles

Exhaust back box deteriated

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 156,144 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

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

Offside Front Steering Rack End Slight Play

Oil Leak

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2015 155,395 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly WOrn but not considered excessive

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

Rear Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 153,819 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 152,262 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm front bushes deteriatting

oil leak

rear panel corroded next to spring hangers

Pass 19 Apr 2012 151,023 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered Excessive

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 149,914 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 148,897 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s steering rack end slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2009 148,706 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in off side front steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2009 148,706 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf slight play in steering

Pass 21 Mar 2008 146,751 miles

o/s headlight lense cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2007 128,306 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 116,345 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 116,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front tyre close to legal tread depth limit

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 KXG is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DY02 KXG, 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 KXG is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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