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EO02 DYJ

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,453 mi
Last recorded112,453 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 DYJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 112,453 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 112,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 111,741 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 111,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 107,032 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,908 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,442 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,676 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,547 miles

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 12 Dec 2009 69,783 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 60,688 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 60,688 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 59,659 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 44,669 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 44,668 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 36,213 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 36,213 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 DYJ is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DYJ, 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 DYJ registered?

EO02 DYJ is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for EO02 DYJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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