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V163 DRT

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,998 mi
Last recorded6,998 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 DRT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 6,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 6,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

injector pump has signs of leakage

Pass 17 Dec 2008 74,391 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 74,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,090 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 36,090 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,797 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 12,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2005 97,841 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 97,841 miles

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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V163 DRT is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V163 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 V163 DRT registered?

V163 DRT is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V163 DRT safe to buy?

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