MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
ADVISE CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS, HEAVY CORROSION TO N/S/R CHASSIS, CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS, FRONT BRAKE DISCS THIN, O/S/R SHOCK DAMP
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISE CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS, HEAVY CORROSION TO N/S/R CHASSIS, CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS, FRONT BRAKE DISCS THIN, O/S/R SHOCK DAMP
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
exhaust corroded at rear
exhaust knocking against floor n/s
n/s front and rear tyres worn
exhaust corroded at rear
exhaust knocking against floor n/s
n/s front and rear tyres worn
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight corrosion nearside rear chassis by suspension mounting
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
advise front no plate dirt in backing plate
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
advise front no plate dirt in backing plate
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres have 2 nails in each
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V140 LGE is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 V140 LGE, 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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V140 LGE is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 January 2000.
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