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V283 KUA

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 KUA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,827 miles

The brake pipe going to the near side rear hub is showing some signs of corrosion.

The front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate.

The front brake discs are in poor condition.

The near side front lower suspension wishbone has a mounting bush in poor condition.

The near side front tyre is worn low around the inner edge of the tread.

The off side and near side front brake pipes are showing some signs of corrosion.

There is some corrosion starting to show at the off side rear chassis.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 98,827 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

The brake pipe going to the near side rear hub is showing some signs of corrosion.

The front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate.

The front brake discs are in poor condition.

The near side front lower suspension wishbone has a mounting bush in poor condition.

The near side front tyre is worn low around the inner edge of the tread.

The off side and near side front brake pipes are showing some signs of corrosion.

There is some corrosion starting to show at the off side rear chassis.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 84,265 miles

n/s/r tyre has a screw in the tyre tread

Pass 12 Jun 2009 81,672 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 81,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2008 78,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rubber flexable brake pipe ferrules have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,424 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 71,389 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 67,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear pipe on compensator slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2006 67,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 56,233 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 56,233 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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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V283 KUA is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V283 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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V283 KUA is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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