2002 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · LD52 JLX
2002 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 120,440 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LD52 JLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 120,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LD52 JLX Mileage History
- 03/04/2023116,569 mi
- 17/04/2023116,590 mi+21 mi
- 10/09/2024119,542 mi+2,952 mi
- 09/09/2025120,426 mi+884 mi
- 22/09/2025120,440 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LD52 JLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Escort (LD52 JLX) between April 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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