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V371 KOE

2000 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,084 mi
Last recorded130,084 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV371 KOE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 130,084 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 117,269 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 104,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 103,851 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 95,429 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 86,480 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 86,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

165 80 13 T †osr tyre slightly perished †nsf & osr to flexi brake pipes corroded †both rear brake pipes corroded †fuel tank badly corroded & damp †front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nsr lense cracked †osf wishbone front bush split †play in nsf roll bar mount bush †slight movement in nsf strut †play in os rack end

outer brake cables badly corroded & split †pas pipe corroded †steering rack damp †

Pass 10 Oct 2005 70,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight dampness at steering rack

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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V371 KOE is a 2000 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V371 KOE, 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 V371 KOE registered?

V371 KOE is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V371 KOE safe to buy?

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