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EY52 DZN

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,432 mi
Last recorded118,432 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 118,432 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear shock mount surround (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring hanger mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear shock mount surround (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 109,895 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,398 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 97,700 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel tank very rusty around seems.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,939 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 93,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 89,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,867 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 79,744 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 79,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,145 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 69,105 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 61,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,825 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,802 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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EY52 DZN is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EY52 DZN, 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 DZN is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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