MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,490 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust system deteriated but still serviceable.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
exhaust system deteriated but still serviceable.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front door hinge pins worn doors closing 0k
o/s rear tyre worn at inner edge
rear valance coroded not affecting vehicle structure
windscreen has damage not affecting drivers view
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
front brake pads 1/2 worn
front brake pads 1/2 worn
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EO02 DTU is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 EO02 DTU, 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 DTU registered?
EO02 DTU is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 April 2002.
Is EO02 DTU safe to buy?
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