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V172 LDV

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,672 mi
Last recorded95,672 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 LDV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 95,672 miles

car has been damaged at the rear

fuel tank corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2007 95,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

car has been damaged at the rear

fuel tank corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2006 92,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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V172 LDV is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V172 LDV, 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

How do I check the history of V172 LDV?

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What year was V172 LDV registered?

V172 LDV is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V172 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V172 LDV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V172 LDV have outstanding finance?

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