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V311 POC

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,813 mi
Last recorded118,813 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV311 POC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 118,813 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front metal brake pipes slighly corroded

general under body corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear shocker mount corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2015 118,773 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 108,098 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Underbody corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 108,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,007 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 125,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 125,494 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,968 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 67,306 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake drums slightly worn/front discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Mar 2010 67,262 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake drums slightly worn/front discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,301 miles

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

rear brake drums slightly warped/ rearsilencer poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,846 miles

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

front no plate slightly faded

Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,812 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 44,272 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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V311 POC 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 71.4%.

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 V311 POC, 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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V311 POC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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