MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,527 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
all brake pipes corroded
all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
odd wheel fitted to the n/s/f
underside corroded
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for V353 DLW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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