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V309 EBR

2000 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

48,663 mi
Last recorded48,663 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV309 EBR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 48,663 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 65,520 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread black marks (0.1 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil around power steering reservoir

Pass 9 Jun 2018 62,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 62,974 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Cable towards alternator (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At Union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Fail 22 Dec 2017 62,945 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine slightly misfiring

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2016 60,898 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Rear crossmember corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 60,894 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill by (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear crossmember corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

underside corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,518 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,048 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 54,044 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 53,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion of both nearside and offside inner and outer sills

slight corrosion of both rear chassis legs

Pass 28 May 2012 53,292 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 51,406 miles

both rear chassis b oth sills undreside corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2011 51,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear chassis b oth sills undreside corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2010 48,646 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 48,646 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 46,769 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 46,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front brake flexi ferrules becoming rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,254 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 44,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,444 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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V309 EBR is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V309 EBR, 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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V309 EBR is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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