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V260 JRR

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,136 mi
Last recorded153,136 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 JRR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 153,136 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2017 150,177 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 146,174 miles

Offside front mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 Jan 2016 146,161 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside front mirror glass cracked

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2015 142,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 135,334 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Unable to inspect front brake pipes due to grease

Pass 29 Jan 2013 127,153 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 127,153 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 120,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 108,084 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 99,542 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Jan 2010 99,532 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jan 2009 94,719 miles

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill

front number plate damaged/deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2009 94,719 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s outer sill

front number plate damaged/deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2008 86,340 miles

corrosion started to o/s/r chassis member

corrosion to rear brake pipes from compensator to flexys

front number plate cracked/damaged

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 29 Jan 2008 86,318 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion started to o/s/r chassis member

corrosion to rear brake pipes from compensator to flexys

front number plate cracked/damaged

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 15 Jan 2007 75,812 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 65,474 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 65,465 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

63% IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Fail 26 Jan 2006 65,331 miles

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

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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V260 JRR is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V260 JRR, 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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V260 JRR is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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