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V308 DRR

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,242 mi
Last recorded92,242 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 DRR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 92,242 miles

All tyres perrished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 87,067 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,931 miles

General corrosion on both outer sills /floor to sills/front and rear suspension /brake pipes etc.

Near side front wing mirror insecure.

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 81,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

General corrosion on both outer sills /floor to sills/front and rear suspension /brake pipes etc.

Near side front wing mirror insecure.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 76,226 miles

Corrosiopn off side and near side outer sills/chassis/brakes etc.

Off side front tyre starting to perrish.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 76,226 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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

Corrosiopn off side and near side outer sills/chassis/brakes etc.

Off side front tyre starting to perrish.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 71,658 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,596 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 62,356 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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V308 DRR is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V308 DRR, 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 V308 DRR registered?

V308 DRR is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V308 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V308 DRR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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