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V345 KOE

2000 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,328 mi
Last recorded151,328 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV345 KOE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 151,328 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

drivers door loose, but still secure

o/s/r chassis rail corroded

slight play in o/s rack arm

Fail 6 Mar 2012 151,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

drivers door loose, but still secure

o/s/r chassis rail corroded

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 6 Jan 2011 136,633 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2011 136,632 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 124,960 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 124,907 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

corrosion to sills.

drivers seat belt frayed.

gearbox/engine mountings broken.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 111,860 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

vehicle has advanced corossion in many areas including nearside outer body sill, rear chassis rails and rear crossmembers

Fail 20 Oct 2008 111,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

vehicle has advanced corossion in many areas including nearside outer body sill, rear chassis rails and rear crossmembers

Pass 10 Oct 2007 97,687 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 84,040 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 65,118 miles

damage to front subframe around lower arm mountings.

front lower arms bushes starting to split.

noise from offside front wheel bearing.

wear to brake pads and discs.

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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V345 KOE is a 2000 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V345 KOE, 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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V345 KOE is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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