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V149 JSC

2000 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,797 mi
Last recorded86,797 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV149 JSC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 86,797 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 86,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,410 miles

n/s/r tyre on wearbands 1.6mm/worn on inside

o/s/f tyre worn close to wearbands

o/s/r tyre worn close to wearbands

Fail 13 Jan 2012 81,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

exhaust catalyst rattling inside

Pass 11 Mar 2011 74,586 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED CAT BROKEN INSIDE

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2011 74,586 miles

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

FUEL FILTER CORRODED CAT BROKEN INSIDE

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2010 67,746 miles

os front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Fail 13 Mar 2010 67,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

os front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,111 miles

Both rear brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

Coolant bottle over-filled

Interior rear view mirror slightly insecure

N/S/F Anti-roll bar link pin has both top and bottom dustcovers split

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 57,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

Coolant bottle over-filled

Interior rear view mirror slightly insecure

N/S/F Anti-roll bar link pin has both top and bottom dustcovers split

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 48,864 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 48,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,579 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 42,579 miles

Nearside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,845 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 35,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V149 JSC is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V149 JSC, 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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V149 JSC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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