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V36 OEV

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,455 mi
Last recorded78,455 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 OEV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 78,455 miles

front registration plate damaged.

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

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

auxillary drive belt grooves are split.

exhaust corrosion and evidence of join leaks.

off and near side front headlamp glass protectors fitted.

off and near side front headlamps beam image weak.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.

off side front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion.

off side rear tyre worn uneven and is perished.

rear number plate lamp glass cover damaged and shows slight white light.

Fail 11 Jan 2008 78,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

auxillary drive belt grooves are split.

exhaust corrosion and evidence of join leaks.

front registration plate damaged.

off and near side front headlamp glass protectors fitted.

off and near side front headlamps beam image weak.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.

off side front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion.

off side rear tyre worn uneven and is perished.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear number plate lamp glass cover damaged and shows slight white light.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 69,401 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 59,156 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 59,156 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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V36 OEV is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V36 OEV, 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 V36 OEV registered?

V36 OEV is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V36 OEV safe to buy?

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