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M7 NVL

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

38,617 mi
Last recorded38,617 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 NVL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 38,617 miles

Nearside Front washer do not work but osf covers it

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

damp around nsr wheel cylinder but not visibly leaking

temp fuel cap

Fail 5 Dec 2025 38,616 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front washer do not work but osf covers it

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

damp around nsr wheel cylinder but not visibly leaking

temp fuel cap

Pass 3 Dec 2024 32,799 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet not working

Pass 26 Oct 2023 30,700 miles

Nearside washer jet not working, but offside has 2, and both supplying sufficient fluid to both sides of screen

Pass 20 Oct 2022 30,221 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 29,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer jet not working, but offside has 2, and both supplying sufficient fluid to both sides of screen

Fail 28 Oct 2021 29,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside washer jet not working, but offside has 2, and both supplying sufficient fluid to both sides of screen

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 29,528 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 29,120 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 27,645 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 26,586 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 25,494 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,344 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,336 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 22,369 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 21,439 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 19,797 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 18,655 miles

knock in steering

Pass 28 Oct 2009 17,418 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,368 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,764 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 12,984 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 11,251 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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M7 NVL is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M7 NVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M7 NVL?

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What year was M7 NVL registered?

M7 NVL is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is M7 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 NVL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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