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V180 FWB

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,645 mi
Last recorded131,645 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV180 FWB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 131,645 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded on limit

corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills + rear chassis cross member

front brake discs corroding + pads thin

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/f fog light lense broken

o/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit + heavily perished

Fail 21 Feb 2011 131,639 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front coil springs corroding

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded on limit

corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills + rear chassis cross member

front brake discs corroding + pads thin

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/f fog light lense broken

o/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit + heavily perished

Pass 10 Mar 2010 131,335 miles

brake flexi pipe ferrules corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s headlight cracked

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s c.v boot heavily perished

o/s/f fog light cracked

rear brake pipe corroded

surface corrosion to o/s inner and outer sills

Fail 3 Mar 2010 131,330 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake flexi pipe ferrules corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s headlight cracked

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s c.v boot heavily perished

o/s/f fog light cracked

rear brake pipe corroded

surface corrosion to o/s inner and outer sills

Pass 27 Feb 2009 127,891 miles

Both sides rear metal brakepipes corroding

N/S/F indicator lense broken but not showing whitelight

N/Sheadlamp lens cracked

O/S/F CV gaiter splitting

both front brake discs corroding

n/s handbrake cable fouled by exhaust

n/s/r handbrake and service brake reading low

n/s/r tyre low and wearing on inner edge

service brake and handbrake only just met legal requirements

Fail 23 Feb 2009 127,821 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both sides rear metal brakepipes corroding

N/S/F indicator lense broken but not showing whitelight

N/Sheadlamp lens cracked

O/S/F CV gaiter splitting

both front brake discs corroding

n/s handbrake cable fouled by exhaust

nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2008 116,098 miles

front wishbone bushes split

n/s headlight broken

o/s/f outer c.v boot perishing

Fail 4 Feb 2008 116,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front wishbone bushes split

n/s headlight broken

o/s/f outer c.v boot perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2007 100,687 miles

front brake discs ridged + pads very thin 2mm

front outer c.v boots perishing

long handbrake travel

Fail 27 Jan 2006 88,496 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 88,496 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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V180 FWB is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V180 FWB, 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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V180 FWB is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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