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V301 JRX

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129 mi
Last recorded129 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 JRX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 129 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 94,476 miles

bonnet safty catch poor in operation

engine mounts appear worn

exhaust rusty

f/n/s pads appear low

hand brake cables rusty

oil leak

r/o/s tyre 75% worn

spare low on tread

underside rusty in places

wet test

Fail 13 Nov 2009 94,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safty catch poor in operation

engine mounts appear worn

exhaust rusty

f/n/s pads appear low

hand brake cables rusty

oil leak

r/o/s tyre 75% worn

spare low on tread

underside rusty in places

wet test

Fail 30 May 2008 87,052 miles

r/o/s tyre noted perished

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

down pipe cracked and rusty

drivers wiper poor

f/n/s tyre noted perished and worn on the inner edge

oil leak noted from the engine

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

sections of the underneath of the vehicle rusty

spare tyre below legal limit

tyre size different from front to rear, fronts 155 rears 165

Pass 30 May 2008 87,052 miles

down pipe cracked and rusty

drivers wiper poor

f/n/s tyre noted perished and worn on the inner edge

oil leak noted from the engine

r/o/s tyre noted perished

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

sections of the underneath of the vehicle rusty

spare tyre below legal limit

tyre size different from front to rear, fronts 155 rears 165

Pass 20 Jun 2007 83,462 miles

both front lower arms starting bonding failure †slight corrosion to both inner /outer sill panels

Fail 6 Jun 2006 83,220 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 83,220 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 73,328 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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V301 JRX is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V301 JRX, 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 V301 JRX registered?

V301 JRX is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V301 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V301 JRX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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