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W616 DAX

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,213 mi
Last recorded55,213 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW616 DAX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 52,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,964 miles

slight delamination to outer edges of front n plate <recommend future replacement>

Fail 8 Apr 2013 42,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight delamination to outer edges of front n plate <recommend future replacement>

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,833 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,420 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,496 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,271 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,398 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 23,398 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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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W616 DAX is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DAX, 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 DAX registered?

W616 DAX is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W616 DAX safe to buy?

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