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V281 KUA

2000 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,682 mi
Last recorded137,682 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 KUA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 137,682 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 137,670 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 125,610 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 113,369 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 97,438 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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