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V260 MKN

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,468 mi
Last recorded87,468 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,468 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 86,468 miles

clutch worn

corrosion to both rear chassis members

corrosion to both rear spring hangers

Pass 22 Jan 2011 83,734 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 83,734 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

both bottom ball joint dust covers split

corrosion to rear cross member

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 25 Jan 2010 80,409 miles

corrosion to n/s/f brake disc inner face

corrosion to rear chassis members

rear load sensing valve siezing up

Fail 22 Jan 2010 80,409 miles

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

corrosion to n/s/f brake disc inner face

corrosion to rear chassis members

rear load sensing valve siezing up

Pass 14 Jan 2009 76,716 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 73,368 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 71,396 miles

N/S outer sill is corroding.

Pass 3 Jan 2006 68,545 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 68,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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 MKN is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V260 MKN, 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 MKN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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