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V232 JOD

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,738 mi
Last recorded67,738 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 JOD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 67,738 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SILLS HAVE CORROSION BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 4 Dec 2019 64,804 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 64,804 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 59,787 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 59,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 56,867 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 56,867 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 53,975 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre has surface cut in sidewall

Fail 19 Dec 2016 53,975 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre has surface cut in sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2015 53,361 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 53,361 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking backplate (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,668 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,157 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,842 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,593 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 48,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,411 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,974 miles

Light surface corrosion on o/side sill

N/s/r tyre tread scalloped

Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,174 miles

n/s front lower arm front bush starting to split

n/s rear tyre worn lumpy

nail in o/s front tyre

o/s outer sill rusting

Pass 8 Oct 2007 46,536 miles

n/s front lower arm bushes split

n/s rear tyre worn lumpy

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,639 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 45,639 miles

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

n/s rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 26 Sep 2005 44,745 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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V232 JOD is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V232 JOD, 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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V232 JOD is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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