MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight fluffing nearside rear seat belt
surface corrosion offside outersill
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight fluffing nearside rear seat belt
surface corrosion offside outersill
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
surface corrosion on nearside rear flitch
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
surface corrosion on nearside rear flitch
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V153 RKN is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V153 RKN, 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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What year was V153 RKN registered?
V153 RKN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 February 2000.
Is V153 RKN safe to buy?
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