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D802 RKM

1992 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,269 mi
Last recorded53,269 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD802 RKM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 53,269 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 53,183 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 53,166 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2023 52,944 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 52,703 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 52,697 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 52,666 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,356 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 51,589 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 55,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking carburettor (7.2.3)

Brake rod worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

drivers seat has some free movement

passengers front seat has some free movement

Pass 13 Apr 2016 50,818 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,580 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,648 miles

front number plate has damage

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,752 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,047 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,578 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 47,578 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,084 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,576 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,968 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,284 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 45,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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)

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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D802 RKM is a 1992 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 55,899 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D802 RKM, 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 34 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D802 RKM registered?

D802 RKM is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 March 1992.

Is D802 RKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D802 RKM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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