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V224 EEN

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,778 mi
Last recorded85,778 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV224 EEN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 85,778 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer o/s n/s sills repaired by plate welded on and under sealed

Rear chasis near shocker mountings n/s o/s starting corrsion

Fail 13 Jul 2018 85,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer o/s n/s sills repaired by plate welded on and under sealed

Rear chasis near shocker mountings n/s o/s starting corrsion

Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,607 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 84,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed incorrect size. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 82,862 miles

would benefit from a brake service

Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,184 miles

CORROSION UNDER VAN VARIOUS

POWER STEERING NOISEY

Fail 15 Jul 2015 80,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

CORROSION UNDER VAN VARIOUS

POWER STEERING NOISEY

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,022 miles

175 65x13 front 165 x13 rear

Fail 11 Jul 2014 77,993 miles

Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

175 65x13 front 165 x13 rear

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,236 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 75,235 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,366 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 73,361 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating maladjustment or excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 70,215 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres 175 65 x13 rear 165 80 x13

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,215 miles

front tyres 175 65 x13 rear 165 80 x13

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,332 miles

near side front tyre wearing thin on the inner edge

off side front tyre wearing thin on the inner edge

off side rear outer sill hole and corroded but not within a perscribed area

Fail 7 Jul 2010 67,328 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre wearing thin on the inner edge

off side front tyre wearing thin on the inner edge

off side rear outer sill hole and corroded but not within a perscribed area

Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,850 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 64,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 64,738 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 64,738 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 63,916 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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V224 EEN is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V224 EEN, 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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V224 EEN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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