2002 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · LJ02 LMM
2002 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 10 May 2002. Recorded mileage 92,521 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ02 LMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 92,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ02 LMM 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 (LJ02 LMM) between June 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 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 (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LJ02 LMM Mileage History
- 13/06/202275,221 mi
- 21/06/202275,222 mi+1 mi
- 27/06/202387,665 mi+12,443 mi
- 26/07/202389,394 mi+1,729 mi
- 06/12/202592,521 mi+3,127 mi
Average of roughly 4,967 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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