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V212 MHK

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,367 mi
Last recorded63,367 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV212 MHK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to rear bumper

evidence of welding and surface rust to outer sills

light scratch wind screen

off side rear light lens cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2013 63,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to rear bumper

evidence of welding and surface rust to outer sills

light scratch wind screen

off side rear light lens cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 54,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,739 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 51,739 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,079 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 42,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs in poor condition....badly lipped.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,534 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,443 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 27,821 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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V212 MHK 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 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 V212 MHK, 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 V212 MHK registered?

V212 MHK is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V212 MHK safe to buy?

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