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W606 XOE

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,094 mi
Last recorded155,094 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW606 XOE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 155,094 miles

PAS rack damp with oil

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

offside rear shock absorber mounting corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 17 Jun 2011 154,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

PAS rack damp with oil

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

offside rear shock absorber mounting corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 10 Jun 2010 145,646 miles

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

rear cross member and floor pans and rear chassics surface corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2010 145,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear cross member and floor pans and rear chassics surface corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 137,081 miles

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

chip in windsreen

n/s/r chassis corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2009 137,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

chip in windsreen

n/s/r chassis corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2008 129,065 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake limiting valve would benefit from lubrication at pivot point

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

slight corrosion in brake pipes

slight corrosion in nearside rear chassis

slight damage to windscreen

spare wheel not in carrier

Pass 10 Jun 2008 129,065 miles

rear brake limiting valve would benefit from lubrication at pivot point

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

slight corrosion in brake pipes

slight corrosion in nearside rear chassis

slight damage to windscreen

spare wheel not in carrier

Pass 11 Jun 2007 120,164 miles

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

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

handbrake excess travel

rear brakes rise and fall

Pass 6 Apr 2006 107,340 miles

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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W606 XOE is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W606 XOE, 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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W606 XOE is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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