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V299 POC

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,954 mi
Last recorded122,954 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV299 POC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 122,954 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 126,112 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 121,333 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise damage to front bumper

Fail 20 Aug 2016 121,329 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

o/s/front bumper cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2015 113,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 113,767 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 113,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 113,721 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 113,563 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 113,087 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 113,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 101,295 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 88,126 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 88,126 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 73,507 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,287 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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V299 POC is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V299 POC, 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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V299 POC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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