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V304 LHJ

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,750 mi
Last recorded127,750 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV304 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 127,750 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 122,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 112,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s door step rusted

oil low

sligfht scratch on screen

slight rust on rear wheel arch

slightr rusting on outer sills and floors

Pass 3 Jan 2012 107,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front screen scratched

n/s step rusted

slight rust 0n rear wheel arch

slight rusting on outer sills and floors

Fail 29 Dec 2011 107,583 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front screen scratched

n/s step rusted

slight rust 0n rear wheel arch

slight rusting on outer sills and floors

Pass 30 Dec 2010 94,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight scrating on screen

Pass 14 Jan 2010 81,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s blade poor

slight rusting on outer sills and floors

Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,360 miles

slight rusting on outer sills

Pass 7 Feb 2008 60,015 miles

front no plate defaceing

slight corrosion on n/s outer sill

Fail 31 Jan 2008 59,903 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

front no plate defaceing

slight corrosion on n/s outer sill

Pass 8 Feb 2007 52,080 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 44,314 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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V304 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V304 LHJ, 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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V304 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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