MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
rear exhaust backbox corroded
wipers smearing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
rear exhaust backbox corroded
wipers smearing
Coolant leak
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside & nearside rear chassis legs corroded
offside & nearside rear outer sills corroded
offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside & nearside rear chassis legs corroded
offside & nearside rear outer sills corroded
offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC IS EXCESSIVELY PITTED AND CORRODED.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PARKING BRAKE CABLE IS INSECURE AT O/S NEAR REAR SPRING FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET.
N/S FRONT BRAKE DISC IS EXCESSIVELY SCORED DUE TO RUBBING AGAINST PAD BACKING PLATE.
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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W448 PNC is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel 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 W448 PNC, 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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W448 PNC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 July 2000.
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