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V346 KSF

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,646 mi
Last recorded68,646 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV346 KSF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,646 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,905 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,756 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,136 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 56,915 miles

fuel tank corroded not leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,546 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,538 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 46,717 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 44,681 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 44,673 miles

Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V346 KSF is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V346 KSF, 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 V346 KSF registered?

V346 KSF is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V346 KSF safe to buy?

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