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V353 MKX

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,783 mi
Last recorded115,783 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 MKX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 115,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 places as marked. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill / door shut panel holed as marked. (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill to floor central area as marked. (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 places as marked. (5.2.6)

Nearside & offside wheel arches corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Coolant leak Top hose ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Water level . topped up for mot test.

Wiper in poor condition.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 104,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounts (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 93,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 93,284 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 79,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 79,519 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside front tyre outer wall cut but not deep enough to reach inner cords

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,132 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,921 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,405 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,439 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,712 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 36,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,388 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 33,370 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 30,586 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 30,586 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 MKX is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V353 MKX, 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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V353 MKX is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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