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V127 KNY

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,029 mi
Last recorded152,029 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV127 KNY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 152,029 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

anti roll bar links worn

front + rear bumber cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2009 136,732 miles

1.plastic trim under wheel arches,unable to fully check inner arches.2.play in front antiroll bar bushes.3.corrosion on off side rear chassis rails.4.corrosion on inner paneling.

Fail 16 Jul 2009 136,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

1.plastic trim under wheel arches,unable to fully check inner arches.2.play in front antiroll bar bushes.3.corrosion on off side rear chassis rails.4.corrosion on inner paneling.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 120,754 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 120,668 miles

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

outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2007 105,649 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 105,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 92,353 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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V127 KNY is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V127 KNY, 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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V127 KNY is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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