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LA52 WBV

2002 Cadillac Escalade

Black Petrol 5720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,935 mi
Last recorded58,935 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Cadillac Escalade86,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 WBV
MakeCadillac
ModelEscalade
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 58,935 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis and subframes,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak nearside front

Parking brake pedal travel getting long

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded both sides and across rear axle

Rear supension leaf springs in corroded condition,not considered seriously weakened.

Slight play in steering linkage

Fail 29 Sep 2025 58,856 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass distorted (3.3 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis and subframes,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak nearside front

Parking brake pedal travel getting long

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded both sides and across rear axle

Rear supension leaf springs in corroded condition,not considered seriously weakened.

Slight play in steering linkage

Pass 8 Oct 2024 57,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 55,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 55,553 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 53,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,403 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 51,281 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 51,048 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 49,470 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 49,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust trim missing

Pass 24 May 2017 48,326 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,691 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 45,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,341 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 43,341 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Cadillac Escalade?

Based on 2,148 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
3,716
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
fog lamp not working 33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
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LA52 WBV is a 2002 Cadillac Escalade in Black with a 5,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Cadillac Escalade models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 86,037 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 Cadillac Escalade fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA52 WBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cadillac Escalade typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Cadillac Escalade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA52 WBV is a 2002 Cadillac Escalade, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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