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V338 HBP

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,149 mi
Last recorded60,149 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 HBP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 60,149 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 60,149 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 58,961 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 58,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 57,467 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,877 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,905 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,367 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,319 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,636 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,252 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,677 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,388 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 HBP is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HBP, 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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What year was V338 HBP registered?

V338 HBP is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V338 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V338 HBP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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