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V348 BFC

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,581 mi
Last recorded97,581 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 BFC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 97,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 92,041 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 85,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 85,554 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 78,826 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 70,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,255 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,240 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,482 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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V348 BFC is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V348 BFC, 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 V348 BFC registered?

V348 BFC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V348 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V348 BFC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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