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W621 PPT

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,484 mi
Last recorded149,484 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW621 PPT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 149,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 144,853 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2012 144,853 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 140,837 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 140,794 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 136,121 miles

osr tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Jan 2010 136,071 miles

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

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

osr tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jan 2009 131,238 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 126,304 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 121,627 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 117,295 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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W621 PPT is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W621 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W621 PPT registered?

W621 PPT is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W621 PPT safe to buy?

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