MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,998 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corrosion to offside outer sill
front bushes in both front lower arms deteriorated
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
corrosion to offside outer sill
front bushes in both front lower arms poor condition
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion blisters opresent on o/s outer sill panel.
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.
o/s outer sill panel corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake travel bit high
slight play in steering rack o/s/f
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake travel bit high
slight play in steering rack o/s/f
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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V152 DTV is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V152 DTV, 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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V152 DTV is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 February 2000.
Is V152 DTV safe to buy?
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