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V265 POC

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,460 mi
Last recorded151,460 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV265 POC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 151,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

One washer jet working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2017 151,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

One washer jet working

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 25 Aug 2017 151,426 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported x 2 (3.6.B.1)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 146,625 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 131,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 117,449 miles

o/s ns rear spring mounts corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 117,441 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear floor pan surrounding rear shock housings corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 106,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 98,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 98,601 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 93,245 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs corroding

n/s outter seal corroded

n/s/r chassis rails heavily corroded (may need attention soon)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 93,149 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion at both rear leaf springs,front hanger brackets.

surface rust on front brake discs.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 92,846 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 92,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 71,072 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 55,342 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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V265 POC is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V265 POC, 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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V265 POC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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