MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
a small plate to be welded just to stop rust coming for future
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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V280 LJN is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 V280 LJN, 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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How do I check the history of V280 LJN?
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What year was V280 LJN registered?
V280 LJN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 January 2000.
Is V280 LJN safe to buy?
The MOT history for V280 LJN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V280 LJN have outstanding finance?
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