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V101 HEP

2000 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,730 mi
Last recorded205,730 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV101 HEP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 205,730 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 205,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 200,218 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 200,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2007 198,060 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2006 195,862 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 178,108 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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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V101 HEP is a 2000 Ford Escort in White 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 V101 HEP, 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 V101 HEP registered?

V101 HEP is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V101 HEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V101 HEP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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