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V323 KWX

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,313 mi
Last recorded89,313 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV323 KWX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 89,313 miles

sills weak underbody badly rusted accident damage rear tyres low front link rods worn brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 89,311 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sills weak underbody badly rusted accident damage rear tyres low front link rods worn brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 81,513 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 81,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 77,847 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 77,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 73,952 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 73,952 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 70,776 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 70,776 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in tyre N/S/F

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

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

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

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

Tracking Needs Adjusting

Pass 30 Dec 2005 68,275 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 68,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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V323 KWX is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V323 KWX, 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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V323 KWX is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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