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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
corrosion o/s/r chassis
corrosion o/s/r front spring mount
corrosion rear brake pipes
corrosion sills and lips
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
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
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
corrosion sill edges/lips
corrosion starting around rear spring front mounts
corrosion starting o/s/r inner sill
oil residue around oil filter
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
nearside front tyre outer wall stating to wear
slight oil leak
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
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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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