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V218 NWU

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,055 mi
Last recorded68,055 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 NWU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 68,055 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 68,055 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 55,065 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 55,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 47,900 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2006 40,160 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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