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V186 HCW

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,221 mi
Last recorded5,221 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV186 HCW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 5,221 miles

nearside rear slightly misshaped

Pass 8 Jan 2011 629 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 90,919 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 81,798 miles

All exhaust rubbers perished.

General body corrosion.

General brake pipe corrosion.

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 81,785 miles

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

All exhaust rubbers perished.

General body corrosion.

General brake pipe corrosion.

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 74,074 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 74,068 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

exhaust fouling heatshield

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2007 65,642 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 58,020 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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V186 HCW is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V186 HCW, 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

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What year was V186 HCW registered?

V186 HCW is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V186 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V186 HCW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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