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EA02 DFP

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,308 mi
Last recorded209,308 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 DFP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 209,308 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Jun 2019 209,308 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 208,665 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 207,775 miles

Offside Rear wheel\bearing\slightly\noisy

Pass 16 Jun 2016 206,480 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 205,239 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 201,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 201,706 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 198,520 miles

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKES ONLY JUST MET THE FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE REQUIREMENTS. IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE BRAKING SYSYTEM REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED PARK BRAKE EFFICIENCY. IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT IME OF TEST

WELDING REPAIRS NOTED TO PRESCRIBED AREAS

WIPERS POOR CLEARANCE

Fail 4 Jun 2013 198,500 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT IME OF TEST

WIPERS POOR CLEARANCE

Pass 16 Jul 2012 187,669 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 180,629 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 180,569 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside wiperblade split

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

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

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

Unable to see front outer brake pads due to wheel trims

Pass 12 Jul 2010 171,205 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 171,205 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 145,095 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 144,788 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 135,893 miles

NSF RACK GAITOR PERISHING

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 125,004 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 119,250 miles

ADVISE BUDGET REPAIR TO OS DOOR MIRROR

ADVISE FRONT BUMPER CRACKED

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE REPLACEMENT

ADVISE SOME WEAR TO OSF LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH ADVISE REPLACEMENT

ADVISEBUDGET REPAIR TO EXHAUST FRONT DOWN PIPE NOT BLOWING OR RATTLING AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 21 Jul 2006 119,243 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE FRONT BUMPER IS CRACKED

ADVISE OS OUTER WASHER INOPERATIVE 1 OF 4

ADVISE OSF LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH IS WORN ADVISE REPLACEMENT

ADVISE RATTLE FROM INSECURE/LOOSE EXHAUST SYSTEM

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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EA02 DFP is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EA02 DFP, 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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EA02 DFP is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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