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W616 ACX

2000 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,532 mi
Last recorded72,532 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW616 ACX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,532 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 69,549 miles

Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 65,194 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,194 miles

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,013 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

genaral rust under van two bar electric socket cover missing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,457 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 56,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,825 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 49,825 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres nearing limit

both rear inner sills corroding

both rear upper inner chassis corroding

front brake discs corroded

general condition of underbody corrosive

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush showing signs of wear

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre inner tread worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,551 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 25,602 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 25,602 miles

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

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

n/s/r has/three nails

Pass 10 Jan 2006 18,139 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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W616 ACX is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W616 ACX, 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 W616 ACX registered?

W616 ACX is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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