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EO02 DTK

2002 Ford Escort

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,539 mi
Last recorded100,539 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 DTK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 100,539 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,494 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 91,494 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,129 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 79,129 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2015 67,786 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,577 miles

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

slight wheel bind on the offside rear

Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,582 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,421 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 65,421 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 65,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s hand brake cable support spring missing

Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,679 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 39,455 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,230 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,061 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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EO02 DTK is a 2002 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO02 DTK, 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 EO02 DTK registered?

EO02 DTK is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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