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W614 PPT

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,911 mi
Last recorded121,911 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW614 PPT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 121,911 miles

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

both front wishbones front bushs worn

clutch worn

front brake pads worn

front brakes dragging slightly

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear shockers weak

Fail 6 Dec 2011 121,911 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front wishbones front bushs worn

clutch worn

front brake pads worn

front brakes dragging slightly

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear shockers weak

Fail 10 Dec 2010 116,177 miles

Both front wishbones front bushs worn

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre worn

Outer sills corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Spare tyre deformed

Pass 10 Dec 2010 116,177 miles

Both front wishbones front bushs worn

Inner sills corroded

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Offside front tyre worn

Outer sills corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Spare tyre deformed

Pass 17 Dec 2009 110,850 miles

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 15 Dec 2009 110,850 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 26 Nov 2008 104,494 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 104,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 100,976 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 100,970 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 97,039 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 97,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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W614 PPT is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W614 PPT, 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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W614 PPT is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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