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V227 MWT

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,264 mi
Last recorded39,264 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 MWT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,264 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 39,264 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,776 miles

advise slight noise in o\s\f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,830 miles

advise slight noise in o\s\f wheel bearing

advise very slight play in o\s\f ball jiont

Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,681 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,345 miles

rear wiper blade split

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,402 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 25,402 miles

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

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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V227 MWT is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V227 MWT, 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 V227 MWT registered?

V227 MWT is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V227 MWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V227 MWT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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