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H20 VUK

2000 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

13,524 mi
Last recorded13,524 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 VUK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2010 13,524 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2009 13,485 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 11,793 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 11,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 3,662 miles

oil leaks. gearbox leaks. offside front suspension arm bush contaminated in oil .offside and nearside rear chassis swelling with corrosion.

spare tyre fitted to nearside rear edge worn close to limit

Fail 9 Jan 2008 3,662 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks. gearbox leaks. offside front suspension arm bush contaminated in oil .offside and nearside rear chassis swelling with corrosion.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 96,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 96,769 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 91,745 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 91,736 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H20 VUK is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 H20 VUK, 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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H20 VUK is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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