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V340 EPW

2000 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,272 mi
Last recorded80,272 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV340 EPW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 80,272 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 73,219 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 73,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 16 May 2011 65,919 miles

ADVISE - BRAKE FLUID LOW

ADVISE - OUTER SILLS CORRODED

ADVISE - REAR TYRES WORN UNEAVENLY

Pass 19 May 2010 59,133 miles

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

n/s/f seat belt not tested due to child seat being fitted

outer sills corroded

rear silencer split around enterance pipe

Fail 19 May 2010 59,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

n/s/f seat belt not tested due to child seat being fitted

outer sills corroded

rear silencer split around enterance pipe

Fail 24 Apr 2009 53,409 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,409 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,646 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,761 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,626 miles

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

both nearside tyres perished on outer edge

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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V340 EPW is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V340 EPW, 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 V340 EPW registered?

V340 EPW is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V340 EPW safe to buy?

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