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V156 EUT

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,311 mi
Last recorded94,311 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 EUT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 94,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

interior mirror taped on

offside front fog lamp in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2010 94,311 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

interior mirror taped on

offside front fog lamp in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2009 88,558 miles

exhaust rusty

number plates in poor condition

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

slight damage to windscreen

under side of body corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

offside front brake pipe rusting

Fail 28 Jan 2008 80,630 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

offside front brake pipe rusting

Pass 15 Feb 2007 73,748 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 60,024 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V156 EUT is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V156 EUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V156 EUT registered?

V156 EUT is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V156 EUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V156 EUT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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