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V269 JLS

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,371 mi
Last recorded66,371 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV269 JLS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2009 66,371 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2009 66,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

nearside tyre badly perished in tread area

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

front wipers not clearing screen 100%

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,210 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 52,208 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

center exhaust slight leak

fromnt wihbone bushes started to split/wear

Pass 28 Jan 2006 45,975 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 45,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V269 JLS is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V269 JLS, 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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What year was V269 JLS registered?

V269 JLS is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V269 JLS safe to buy?

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