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V158 DRT

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

137,264 mi
Last recorded137,264 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 DRT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2011 137,264 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 131,923 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 131,923 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 124,199 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

vehicle very rusty in sills and rear chassis members

Fail 13 Aug 2009 124,199 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

vehicle very rusty in sills and rear chassis members

Pass 1 Sep 2008 116,999 miles

vehicle very rusty in chassis etc

Fail 21 Aug 2008 116,863 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 108,320 miles

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

rust in sill and chassis

Fail 1 Aug 2007 108,320 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rust in sill and chassis

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 100,333 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 100,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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V158 DRT is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 V158 DRT, 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 V158 DRT registered?

V158 DRT is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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