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V198 KCV

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,516 mi
Last recorded81,516 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 KCV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to offside rear floorpan

Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,679 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to offside rear floorpan

Pass 20 Oct 2011 69,063 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 69,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,447 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,000 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,131 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 49,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,215 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 44,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,097 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 27,479 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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V198 KCV is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V198 KCV, 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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What year was V198 KCV registered?

V198 KCV is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V198 KCV safe to buy?

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