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V237 FVN

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,372 mi
Last recorded137,372 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV237 FVN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 137,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sill bottom edges corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 129,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 122,199 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 122,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

catalytic convertor heatshield is loose

front brakes have slight imbalance

front number plate has slight delamenation and deterioration

middle and rear exhaust section have some corrosion

nearside rear seatbelt is slightly slow to retract

offside front fog lamp is loose

offside front lower suspension arm bush has slight wear

offside front steering rack arm/track rod end has slight play/wear

offside rear bumper is cracked

rear most horizontal chassis box section has holes and corrosion. section is outside prescribed area

rear tyres are stepped on inner edges of tread

rear wheel arches are corroding

underside, chassis, sills and suspecion are all corroding in areas

Pass 5 Mar 2009 111,151 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pipes along chassis front to rear have slight corrosion

front number plate has slight deterioration

front wheel bearings have some wear and noise

front wipers have slight wear/ noisy

handbrake may require adjusting

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes have some wear

nearside rear seatbelt is slightly slow to retract

offside front steering rack arm has some play and wear

rear brake flexi pipe ferrules have some corrosion

rear brakes may require inspection

sills and underside have slight corrosion in areas

Fail 4 Mar 2009 111,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pipes along chassis front to rear have slight corrosion

front number plate has slight deterioration

front wipers have slight wear/ noisy

handbrake may require adjusting

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes have some wear

nearside rear seatbelt is slightly slow to retract

offside front steering rack arm has some play and wear

rear brake flexi pipe ferrules have some corrosion

rear brakes may require inspection

sills and underside have slight corrosion in areas

Pass 5 Mar 2008 100,697 miles

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

front brake discs have some corrosion and wear

front brakes have some imbalance

middle and rear exhaust sections have corrosion

middle exhaust box has deterioration on weld and is blowing slightly

middle exhaust box upper heatshild loose

nearside rear tyre is wearing low

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

offside front tyre is cracking slightly on sidewalls

power steering belt starting to crack

rear exhaust box joint is blowing slightly

rear tyres are stepped on tread

Fail 4 Mar 2008 100,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs have some corrosion and wear

front brakes have some imbalance

middle and rear exhaust sections have corrosion

middle exhaust box has deterioration on weld and is blowing slightly

middle exhaust box upper heatshild loose

nearside rear tyre is wearing low

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

offside front tyre is cracking slightly on sidewalls

power steering belt starting to crack

rear exhaust box joint is blowing slightly

rear tyres are stepped on tread

Pass 10 Feb 2007 94,047 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 91,889 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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V237 FVN is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V237 FVN, 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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V237 FVN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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