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V320 POC

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,929 mi
Last recorded82,929 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV320 POC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,929 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,573 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,466 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 73,465 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,490 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 68,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,316 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 57,487 miles

Brake pipe corrosion does not appear excessive.

Damage to front registration plate not excessive.

O/S front tyre bald on inner edge of tread.

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 57,487 miles

Brake pipe corrosion does not appear excessive.

Damage to front registration plate not excessive.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S front tyre bald on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,260 miles

Damage to front registration plate not excessive.

Front brake discs corroded on inner face.

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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V320 POC is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V320 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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V320 POC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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