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V335 EWH

2000 Ford Escort

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

240,604 mi
Last recorded240,604 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV335 EWH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 240,604 miles

battery carrier corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 239,660 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 239,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 237,510 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 234,012 miles

nearside park brake only just meets requirements

Pass 3 Nov 2012 229,417 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 226,370 miles

Oil leak

oofside rear tyre feathered edge

Fail 15 Jul 2011 226,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

oofside rear tyre feathered edge

Pass 23 Apr 2010 220,764 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 220,346 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 220,342 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 213,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front track rod slight play

Fail 26 Nov 2007 213,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front track rod slight play

Fail 2 Jan 2007 194,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 194,698 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 173,017 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (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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V335 EWH is a 2000 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V335 EWH, 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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V335 EWH is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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