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V276 KUA

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,276 mi
Last recorded123,276 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV276 KUA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2016 123,276 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2016 123,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 114,090 miles

holes outside perscribed areas

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 18 Feb 2015 114,089 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

holes outside perscribed areas

welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 21 Jan 2014 105,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 100,369 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 100,364 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 94,877 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 94,867 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,507 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 85,747 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 85,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 80,217 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 80,217 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 74,065 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 69,877 miles

rear loading doors cannot be opened

Fail 23 Nov 2006 69,877 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear loading doors cannot be opened

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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V276 KUA is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V276 KUA, 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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V276 KUA is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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