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V353 DLW

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,527 mi
Last recorded58,527 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 DLW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,527 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

STOP LAMP SWITCH BADLY ADJUSTED

different style of roadwheel fitted to the n/s/f

o/s/f wing detatched at the bottom

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

slight exhaust blow at the rear joint

underside corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 58,526 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

STOP LAMP SWITCH BADLY ADJUSTED

different style of roadwheel fitted to the n/s/f

o/s/f wing detatched at the bottom

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

slight exhaust blow at the rear joint

underside corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,124 miles

all brake pipes corroded

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

odd wheel fitted to the n/s/f

underside corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 57,123 miles

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

odd wheel fitted to the n/s/f

underside corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 55,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension bushes starting to seperate

underside corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2009 52,705 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,705 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,465 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,300 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 48,300 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 46,190 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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V353 DLW is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol 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 V353 DLW, 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 V353 DLW registered?

V353 DLW is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V353 DLW safe to buy?

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