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KS52 AJV

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,869 mi
Last recorded83,869 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 AJV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,869 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

both front lower arm bushes worn

corrosion starting to floorpan and sill areas

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,347 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion to outer and inner sills plus rear chassis rail areas

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on edge

Fail 1 Oct 2015 81,306 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

all metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion to outer and inner sills plus rear chassis rail areas

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on edge

Fail 26 Sep 2015 81,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off all (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on all (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

incorrect type of battery fitted to vehicle

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,449 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s door mirror loose

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have been driven flat

o/s/f outter sill rusty and weak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 76,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s door mirror loose

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have been driven flat

o/s/f outter sill rusty and weak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,638 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 71,638 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,509 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 61,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre tread 2.5mm inner edge

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,509 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,111 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 57,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre tread 1.6mm

Pass 5 Feb 2009 52,521 miles

front flexis corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre treads low inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,207 miles

rear tyres have cracks in side walls

screen wash poor

Pass 15 Feb 2007 42,393 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 42,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,185 miles

master cylinder is wet new front brakes fitted

o/s front tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2006 36,997 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/f wishbone bushes split and perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wishbone bushes split and perished

o/s/r tyre perished

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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KS52 AJV is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KS52 AJV, 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 KS52 AJV registered?

KS52 AJV is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is KS52 AJV safe to buy?

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