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V168 KKG

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,525 mi
Last recorded78,525 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 KKG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

evidence of fuel leak in engine bay ( not currently leaking )

underbody corroded but not excessively

Pass 7 Jul 2018 77,647 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

evidence of fuel leak in engine bay , not leaking at time of test

underbody corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,438 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leaf spring front mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leaf spring front mounting (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

offside headlamp stonechip

Fail 26 Jun 2017 76,438 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leaf spring front mounting (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leaf spring front mounting (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

offside headlamp stonechip

Pass 10 May 2016 75,595 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 75,595 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 72,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 72,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 70,866 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

Fail 8 May 2014 70,866 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

Pass 8 May 2013 68,635 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2012 64,719 miles

nearside rear tyre has some perishing

Fail 8 May 2012 64,719 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has some perishing

Pass 21 May 2011 62,184 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 May 2011 62,184 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 60,522 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2009 58,694 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 May 2009 58,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 56,732 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak engine ,aux belt contaminated with oil

Fail 20 May 2008 56,732 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak engine ,aux belt contaminated with oil

Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,976 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 53,976 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 50,344 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 50,344 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F lower arm bush starting to come away.

N/S/R tyre badly perished and 0 tread on inner edge.

O/S/F outer cv boot perished.

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape.

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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V168 KKG is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V168 KKG, 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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V168 KKG is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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