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V182 MOK

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,725 mi
Last recorded98,725 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV182 MOK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 98,725 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 98,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 87,899 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 87,894 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 72,156 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

flat spot nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 May 2010 72,156 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

flat spot nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,333 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 64,267 miles

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 24 Oct 2008 64,267 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 1 Dec 2007 58,220 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 58,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,837 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 53,830 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust clamp rubbing on hand brake cable at rear.

n/s/f wish bone ,front rubber bush is just starting to seperate

some ccorrosion in the off side sill.

some corrosion in both rear inner sills.

the floor pans have several areas of corrosion and may need attention in the future.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 51,459 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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V182 MOK is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V182 MOK, 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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V182 MOK is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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