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V375 FRJ

2000 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,073 mi
Last recorded95,073 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV375 FRJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2012 95,073 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,283 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,551 miles

REAR N/S TYRE WEARING UNEVEN, SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW, REAR O/S FLOOR AREA WEAK AND STARTING TO CORRODE, HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 77,551 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

REAR N/S TYRE WEARING UNEVEN, SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW, REAR O/S FLOOR AREA WEAK AND STARTING TO CORRODE, HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 71,248 miles

exhaust middle box splitting & slight blow

front wishbones rear bushes split

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

nearside front tyre low tread

offside front & nearside rear wheel rims dented

parking brake has long travel

play in nearside front bottom ball joint & dust boot torn

rear ends of front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

slight damage to offside rear seat belt

Fail 20 Aug 2009 71,248 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust middle box splitting & slight blow

front wishbones rear bushes split

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

nearside front tyre low tread

offside front & nearside rear wheel rims dented

parking brake has long travel

play in nearside front bottom ball joint & dust boot torn

rear ends of front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

slight damage to offside rear seat belt

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,122 miles

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

pad inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2007 62,329 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 62,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

pad inspection

travalle on hand brake

Pass 14 Sep 2006 59,501 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 59,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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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V375 FRJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V375 FRJ, 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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V375 FRJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V375 FRJ safe to buy?

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