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W608 LMR

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,433 mi
Last recorded96,433 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW608 LMR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 96,433 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 96,433 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 89,734 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 89,734 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,075 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 80,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 80,817 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 71,257 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 71,257 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 65,503 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 58,360 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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W608 LMR 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 63.6%.

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 W608 LMR, 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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What year was W608 LMR registered?

W608 LMR is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W608 LMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W608 LMR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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