MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,797 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake discs corroded
front brake pads getting low
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
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
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
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
FUEL FILTER CORRODED CAT BROKEN INSIDE
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
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
os front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
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
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)
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)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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