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V376 LJN

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,933 mi
Last recorded120,933 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV376 LJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 120,933 miles

ABS Warning light was on when test was started but off at the end of the test. Advise this is given attention.

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate damaged.

N/S/F Position lamp dull.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Underside of vehicle extreamly dirty making inspection difficult.

Windscreen washers not working. (probably frozen)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 110,057 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres slightly distorted

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 8 Feb 2011 110,057 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres slightly distorted

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 9 Feb 2010 100,337 miles

o/s sill panel dented

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2010 100,337 miles

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

o/s sill panel dented

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2009 90,473 miles

surface corrosion on both outer sills and offside sill damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2009 90,473 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

surface corrosion on both outer sills and offside sill damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2008 80,927 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres slightly distorted

handbrake could be adjusted

n/s wiper torn

o/s front indicator slightly white

Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,295 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 71,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 62,224 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 62,052 miles

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

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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V376 LJN is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V376 LJN, 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 V376 LJN registered?

V376 LJN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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