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V310 MGB

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,587 mi
Last recorded81,587 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV310 MGB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2010 81,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

rear gear box mounting broken

slight binding in nearside front brake(further attention required)

various repairs to brake pipes of poor quality

Pass 26 Nov 2009 75,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system in poor condition & partially blocked

plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels

slight corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch area

slight damage to nearside front roadwheel & tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2009 75,651 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system in poor condition & partially blocked

plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels

slight corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch area

slight damage to nearside front roadwheel & tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,358 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brake hose horse shoe clips recommend fitting correctly

damage to both rear brake pipes

dampness at offside rear brake union, no leak found at time of test

suspect excessive corrosion in offside outer sill, both outer sills covered with plastic skirts

Fail 25 Nov 2008 69,332 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brake hose horse shoe clips recommend fitting correctly

damage to both rear brake pipes

dampness at offside rear brake union, no leak found at time of test

suspect excessive corrosion in both outer sills. Both outer sills covered with plastic skirts

Pass 16 Nov 2007 66,269 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyreworn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 21 Nov 2006 57,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 57,426 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 52,806 miles

cracking on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2005 52,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cracking on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust section corroded

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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V310 MGB is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V310 MGB, 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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V310 MGB is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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