2002 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · YP52 DCF
2002 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 99,060 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP52 DCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 99,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP52 DCF 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 (YP52 DCF) between April 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower arm front bush. not threaded through nyloc”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower arm front bush. bolt not threaded through”.
YP52 DCF Mileage History
- 23/04/202491,795 mi
- 18/07/202491,801 mi+6 mi
- 18/07/202491,801 mi
- 22/07/202599,050 mi+7,249 mi
- 05/08/202599,060 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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