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H4 HGC

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,758 mi
Last recorded68,758 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 HGC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 68,758 miles

rear panel under vehicle rusty

Fail 28 May 2015 68,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear panel under vehicle rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2013 67,681 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 67,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 66,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condensation in n/s/f head light

corrosion at n/s and o/s sills

n/s/f wheel slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Nov 2011 65,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,928 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,112 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 63,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,441 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 59,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 54,329 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 54,329 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 48,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/REAR PARK BRAKE LOW EFFORT

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,156 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 38,946 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 38,946 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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H4 HGC is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 H4 HGC, 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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H4 HGC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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