MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,055 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front suspension arm bushes perished
both sills corroded
damage to front bumper
front brake discs heavily corroded and worn
handbrake travel
o/s/r chassis corroded
o/s/r tyre close to legal limit
windscreen chipped
wiper blades poor and split
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front suspension arm bushes perished
both sills corroded
damage to front bumper
front brake discs heavily corroded and worn
handbrake travel
o/s/r chassis corroded
o/s/r tyre close to legal limit
windscreen chipped
wiper blades poor and split
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Oil leak
rear chassis rusty
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V218 NWU is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V218 NWU, 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 V218 NWU registered?
V218 NWU is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 January 2000.
Is V218 NWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for V218 NWU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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