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V301 MHJ

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,786 mi
Last recorded21,786 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,786 miles

FRONT RADIATOR DAMAGED , REAR CHASSIS CORRODED NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR , FRONT EXHAUST JOINT LEAKING , OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 1 Nov 2011 21,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT RADIATOR DAMAGED , REAR CHASSIS CORRODED NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR , FRONT EXHAUST JOINT LEAKING , OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 27 Oct 2010 18,460 miles

surpentine belt loose , inner to outer sills corroded nearside and offside , offside front steering arm worn , all advises assessed to be ok at time of test

Fail 15 Oct 2010 18,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

surpentine belt loose , inner to outer sills corroded nearside and offside , offside front steering arm worn , all advises assessed to be ok at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,595 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 15,584 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 9,920 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 9,917 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside steering rack slight play

rear compensator valve stiff in operation

Pass 1 Jun 2007 738 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

under side rusty

Pass 31 May 2007 730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under side rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2006

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 88,431 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 88,430 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V301 MHJ, 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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V301 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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