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V328 POC

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,387 mi
Last recorded157,387 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV328 POC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 157,387 miles

underside of vehicle appears to have had repairs carried out and covered with underseal

Pass 31 Mar 2011 153,415 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/rear wheel slightly bindes

oil leak

power steering leak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 153,393 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/rear wheel slightly bindes

oil leak

power steering leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 146,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 134,984 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

os door mirror loose screw

osr wheel bearing noisey

Pass 22 Feb 2008 123,168 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 122,471 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 107,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 101,104 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 101,104 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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V328 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 V328 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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V328 POC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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