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V378 FTP

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,526 mi
Last recorded132,526 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV378 FTP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 132,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor pan rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 132,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor pan rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 128,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp condensation

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres crackingin the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 128,522 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested has no catalytic converter fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp condensation

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres crackingin the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front upper suspension mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger to chassis has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 123,331 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery secured (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front upper suspension mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger to chassis has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 119,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back panel rusty

fuel around no four injector

noise from the steering column

rear brake flexy hose ferules rusty

rear chassis rusty

water in o/s headlight

Fail 16 Sep 2020 119,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back panel rusty

fuel around no four injector

noise from the steering column

rear brake flexy hose ferules rusty

rear chassis rusty

water in o/s headlight

Pass 9 Oct 2019 118,796 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

antifreeze stain around thermostat housing

front lower arm bushes and boot covers perishing

noise in steering clomn

surface rust back panel

water in o/s headlamp

Fail 9 Oct 2019 118,796 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

antifreeze stain around thermostat housing

front lower arm bushes and boot covers perishing

noise in steering clomn

surface rust back panel

water in o/s headlamp

Pass 12 Oct 2018 117,666 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

damp in o/s/f headlight

fuel return pipes damp

lower swivel boots and lower arm bushes in poor condition

n/s/f cv boot in poor condition and has grease on it

rear brake balance poor

Pass 28 Sep 2017 115,356 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

corrosion on rear brake pipes

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

damp around injector return pipes

surface rust underneath in many places

Fail 18 Sep 2017 115,313 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by rear spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by rear spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion rear back panel

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

damp around injector return pipes

surface rust underneath in many places

Pass 14 Oct 2016 113,560 miles

corrosion o/s/f center floor under seat mounts

corrosion rear brake pipes to rear hoses

corrosion rear bump stop mount on rear chassis

corrosion rear spring front mounts

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

lower swivel joint boots perishing

oil leak around oil filter

slight bind o/s/f wheel

slight binding to rear wheels

slight dampness around injector return hoses

surface rust underneath in many places

Pass 5 Oct 2015 110,290 miles

n/s and o/s chassis very rusty and weak next to the shock mounts

oil leak

rear panel rusty and very weak

very rusty and weak at rear spring front mounts and inner sills

Fail 25 Sep 2015 110,270 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s outer sills and lips (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s chassis next to the spring mount and o/s panel below the chassis (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s chassis very rusty and weak next to the shock mounts

oil leak

rear panel rusty and very weak

very rusty and weak at rear spring front mounts and inner sills

Pass 18 Sep 2014 107,593 miles

corrosion o/s/r chassis

corrosion o/s/r front spring mount

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion sills and lips

Fail 8 Sep 2014 107,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion o/s/r chassis

corrosion o/s/r front spring mount

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion sills and lips

Pass 10 Sep 2013 105,489 miles

boot floor rusty and weak

chassis rusty and weat by the o/s/r shock top

rear cross member is rusty and weak

rear leaf spring front mounts rusty and weak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 105,483 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

boot floor rusty and weak

chassis rusty and weat by the o/s/r shock top

rear cross member is rusty and weak

rear leaf spring front mounts rusty and weak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 104,193 miles

corrosion sill edges/lips

corrosion starting around rear spring front mounts

corrosion starting o/s/r inner sill

oil residue around oil filter

Fail 4 Sep 2012 104,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion sill edges/lips

corrosion starting around rear spring front mounts

corrosion starting o/s/r inner sill

oil residue around oil filter

Pass 4 Aug 2011 103,244 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 103,244 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s/f tyre is worn low and has a screw in it

Pass 3 Aug 2011 103,244 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 102,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion o/s outer sill- not considered excessive/dangerous

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion starting boot floor

corrosion starting rear springs front mounts

n/s handbrake cable insecure

n/s/r shock has signs of leak

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2010 102,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion o/s outer sill- not considered excessive/dangerous

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion starting boot floor

corrosion starting rear springs front mounts

n/s handbrake cable insecure

n/s/r shock has signs of leak

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 100,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 98,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre outer wall stating to wear

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 98,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre outer wall stating to wear

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 91,203 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 85,009 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 77,747 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 77,747 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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V378 FTP is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V378 FTP, 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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V378 FTP is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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