MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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V281 KUA is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 V281 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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What year was V281 KUA registered?
V281 KUA is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 2000.
Is V281 KUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for V281 KUA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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