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W615 WUA

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,867 mi
Last recorded41,867 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW615 WUA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,867 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 41,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,601 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 35,601 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,311 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,228 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,052 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 23,052 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,919 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 19,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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W615 WUA is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol 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 W615 WUA, 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 W615 WUA registered?

W615 WUA is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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