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W618 FOB

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,149 mi
Last recorded103,149 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW618 FOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 103,149 miles

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 103,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill extensively corroded front to rear in several places as marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill extensively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member as marked near the towing eye (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill extensively corroded front to rear as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 83,846 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 83,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 82,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,466 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 78,277 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 76,348 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 74,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2008 74,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2007 70,550 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 66,351 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 51,077 miles

advise exhaust down pipe rusty advise slight play in o/s rack joint

Fail 26 Apr 2005 51,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W618 FOB is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W618 FOB, 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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W618 FOB is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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