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EY52 DYN

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,607 mi
Last recorded133,607 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 DYN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 133,607 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front wings corroded at bottom also lower outer seals

corrosion under all of van

discs corroded

oil leak

screen cracked

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Feb 2016 131,397 miles

front screen cracked at bottom

offside and nearside outer sills started to corrode

offside and nearside rear arches starting to corrode

offside and nearside rear chassis started to corrode

oil leak on top of engine

Fail 12 Feb 2016 131,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

front screen cracked at bottom

offside and nearside outer sills started to corrode

offside and nearside rear arches starting to corrode

offside and nearside rear chassis started to corrode

Pass 5 Feb 2015 126,962 miles

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

front tyres getting low

slight corrosion under van

Pass 25 Jul 2013 115,735 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 115,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 108,381 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 108,381 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 96,804 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 96,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,863 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 88,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 78,545 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 78,543 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 68,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,521 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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EY52 DYN 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 58.8%.

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 EY52 DYN, 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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EY52 DYN is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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