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V359 AEE

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,682 mi
Last recorded133,682 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 AEE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 133,682 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 129,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 128,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 127,954 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 126,454 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 122,764 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 122,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 112,049 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 112,049 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 101,360 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 90,352 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 90,352 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 79,133 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 79,133 miles

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

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

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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V359 AEE is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V359 AEE, 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 V359 AEE registered?

V359 AEE is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V359 AEE safe to buy?

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