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M20 EPL

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,855 mi
Last recorded115,855 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 EPL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 115,855 miles

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

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

slightly low effort from nearside rear foot brake

Pass 7 Feb 2012 111,142 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 111,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 108,696 miles

chassis corroded

inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2011 108,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

chassis corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 103,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 102,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 95,766 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 90,361 miles

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

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

fuel cap type

Pass 3 Apr 2008 90,361 miles

fuel cap type

Pass 30 Mar 2007 72,988 miles

front number plate

Pass 31 Mar 2006 61,437 miles

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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M20 EPL is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M20 EPL, 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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M20 EPL is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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