MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,432 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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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V225 MGB is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V225 MGB, 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 V225 MGB registered?
V225 MGB is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 2000.
Is V225 MGB safe to buy?
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