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Q855XBB

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,787 mi
Last recorded67,787 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ855XBB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 67,787 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 67,725 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 67,569 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,639 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 66,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,399 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 65,547 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 65,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

both rear tyres on limits 225/45/16

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 63,711 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 63,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2012 62,238 miles

been painted undercar cant check brake pipes and fuel lines

Fail 13 Apr 2012 62,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

been painted under car cant check brake pipes and fuel pipes

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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Q855XBB is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Q855XBB, 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 Q855XBB registered?

Q855XBB is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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