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V361 MHJ

2000 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,821 mi
Last recorded153,821 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2011 153,821 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 143,066 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 130,733 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 113,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 99,236 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 82,741 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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V361 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V361 MHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V361 MHJ registered?

V361 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V361 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V361 MHJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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