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V338 FRF

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,144 mi
Last recorded109,144 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 FRF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 109,144 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 104,339 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 93,837 miles

general corrosion all underbody & exhaust system

slight perishing to both rear flexible brake hoses

travel on handbrake

Fail 12 Mar 2008 93,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

general corrosion all underbody & exhaust system

travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Mar 2007 81,057 miles

heavy corrosion to fuel filter

light corrosion and wear to front brake discs

light corrosion to all underbody areas

Fail 6 Mar 2007 81,057 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion all underbody areas & corrosion & wear to front brake discs

heavy corrosion to fuel filter

Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,284 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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V338 FRF is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V338 FRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V338 FRF registered?

V338 FRF is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V338 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V338 FRF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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