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FP52 DJO

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,151 mi
Last recorded149,151 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 DJO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 149,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced saddle bushes brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bumper plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 149,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced saddle bushes brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bumper plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 139,022 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019

Under body underseal

Fail 6 Nov 2019

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under body underseal

Pass 4 Dec 2017 133,808 miles

all brake pipes corroded

signs of corrosion to underside and sills

Pass 18 Nov 2016 133,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 133,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 132,278 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 131,337 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 131,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 130,377 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 130,377 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 128,524 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 128,521 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 123,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 119,995 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 109,657 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 103,605 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 103,605 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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.

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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FP52 DJO is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FP52 DJO, 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 FP52 DJO registered?

FP52 DJO is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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