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V316 POC

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,265 mi
Last recorded97,265 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV316 POC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 97,265 miles

the o/s/f and both main brake pipes are very corroded

the pasenger seat and seat belt have been removed and so the n/s sill is no longer prescribed

the sills and chassis members are very corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2011 97,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

the o/s/f and both main brake pipes are very corroded

the sills and chassis members are very corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

the main brake pipes are corroded

the n/s sill and rear shock mounts are weak with corrosion

the rear shocks are inefficient and the n/s/r is starting to leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 77,810 miles

all of the brake pipes are corroded and will need replacing in the next year

Fail 20 Jan 2009 77,791 miles

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

all of the brake pipes are corroded and will need replacing in the next year

Pass 10 Jan 2008 704,517 miles

the main brake pipes and the o/s sill are corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2008 70,464 miles

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

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

the main brake pipes and the o/s sill are corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2006 62,067 miles

o/s/r side/stop bulb holder needs replacing

washer bottle is cracked † †o/s sill is getting rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2005 57,204 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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V316 POC is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V316 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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What year was V316 POC registered?

V316 POC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V316 POC safe to buy?

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