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V221 FWB

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,623 mi
Last recorded158,623 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 FWB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 158,623 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion feet area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 158,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion feet area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 153,140 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all prescribed areas corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 146,106 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 13,886 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 130,612 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 129,611 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 125,378 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 125,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise handbrake high

Pass 19 Mar 2008 117,743 miles

very bad oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Mar 2008 117,576 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

very bad oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Mar 2007 104,476 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 104,348 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s outter sill rusty in places

under body rusty in places

Pass 8 Dec 2005 98,449 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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V221 FWB is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V221 FWB, 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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V221 FWB is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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