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V263 MKN

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

69,349 mi
Last recorded69,349 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV263 MKN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 69,349 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 69,349 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted offside where is the leaf spring (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 69,308 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner 1/4 corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear spring hanger mounting (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake pad securing pin (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring hanger mounting (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,486 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 65,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 60,286 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 60,285 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 52,789 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 57,289 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 54,315 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 54,315 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,616 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 52,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,299 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,089 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 38,089 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 34,419 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 34,419 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.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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V263 MKN is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 V263 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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V263 MKN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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