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N8 RDL

2000 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,113 mi
Last recorded51,113 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 RDL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,113 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 51,113 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,041 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perishing.

o/s outer sill rusty.

o/s washer partly blocked.

o/s/n/s inner sill to floor rusty.

o/s/n/s/r brake hose ferrels starting to rust.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 48,022 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear wiper blade split.

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perishing.

o/s outer sill rusty.

o/s washer partly blocked.

o/s/n/s inner sill to floor rusty.

o/s/n/s/r brake hose ferrels starting to rust.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,913 miles

clutch worn.

front and rear number plates starting to stain.

o/s outer sills rusty.

o/s/f lower arm inner front bush starting to pull out.

o/s/n/s inner sills to floor starting to rust.

o/s/n/s wiper blade split on ends.

o/s/n/s/r brake hose ferrels starting to rust.

Pass 11 May 2007 39,828 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 32,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N8 RDL is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N8 RDL, 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 N8 RDL registered?

N8 RDL is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is N8 RDL safe to buy?

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