MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,073 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/ outter sillrusty
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/ outter sillrusty
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FCZ 3948 is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2000 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,374 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 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 FCZ 3948, 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 26 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FCZ 3948 registered?
FCZ 3948 is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is FCZ 3948 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FCZ 3948 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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