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V147 OOC

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,228 mi
Last recorded120,228 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 OOC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 120,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 120,228 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 112,940 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged both front (4.2.A.1a)

both front wings corroded

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jun 2016 112,940 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Road wheel slightly damaged both front (4.2.A.1a)

both front wings corroded

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 104,322 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills slight corrosion

both rear wheel arches corroded

both sill lips corroded

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,574 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

drive belt worn

Fail 28 May 2014 96,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 91,763 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

drive belt worn

exhaust slight split

Fail 24 Jun 2013 91,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

drive belt worn

exhaust slight split

rear bumper slight loose

Pass 3 Jul 2012 87,828 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

drive belt worn

noise on front suspension

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

slight damage to power steering pipes

Fail 26 Jun 2012 87,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

drive belt worn

noise on front suspension

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

slight damage to power steering pipes

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,565 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 83,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 78,381 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 69,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,538 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 50,497 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,497 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 42,079 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 36,243 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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V147 OOC is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V147 OOC, 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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V147 OOC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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