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V145 PAF

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,067 mi
Last recorded67,067 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV145 PAF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

os ns front to rear sills corroded

underboby corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

corrosion to underside

nearside front wearing on inner edge

unable to see front pads

Fail 22 Feb 2013 59,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

corrosion to underside

nearside front wearing on inner edge

unable to see front pads

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,655 miles

front brake discs worn

nsr tyre starting to split on sidewalls

outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 56,655 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nsr tyre starting to split on sidewalls

outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,903 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,740 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,428 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,961 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,957 miles

n/s/rear and o/s/rear tyre wall,s beginning to perrish

Pass 13 Feb 2006 25,646 miles

small exhaust leak just before the rear silencer

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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V145 PAF is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V145 PAF, 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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V145 PAF is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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